KYTC District 1 Traffic Impact Report for Week of April 3-9
District 1 includes Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties
PADUCAH, KY (April 2, 2022) -- KYTC District 1 anticipates ongoing construction activities at the following locations will impact traffic the week of April 3-9, 2022.
I-24 Westbound from Kentucky into Illinois
A contractor for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has a work zone along I-24 in Illinois from the Johnson-Massac County Line at the 24mm to the I-24 Ohio River Bridge at the 39mm. For westbound traffic, this work zone starts on the Kentucky side of the bridge. There is a 55 mph speed limit for westbound traffic in Kentucky starting at the 7mm. Both westbound lanes are open at this time through part of the project area in Illinois. However, lane restrictions are expected to return when paving starts. There is a 14 ft.-3 inch load width restriction in this IDOT work zone. We will share updates from IDOT as they become available. The target completion date is November 15, 2022.
U.S. 60 in Livingston County
U.S. 60 has an active work zone near the 12mm at the north edge of Smithland for construction of the New Cumberland River Bridge. Flaggers may be present to assist trucks delivering materials and equipment to the worksite. There is a 25 mph speed limit for westbound traffic and a 35 mph speed limit for eastbound traffic. As part of the bridge project, traffic has been shifted to the new alignment at the KY 70 intersection in the work zone. The target completion date for the new $63.6 million bridge is Spring of 2023.
U.S. 62 in Western McCracken County
This work zone along U.S. 62 is to extend the existing 4-lane westward from KY 998/Olivet Church Rd to the McCracken Boulevard traffic signal at the Commerce Park entrance. There is a 35 mph speed limit with enhanced police presence. Two-way traffic is running on the westbound lanes while the eastbound lanes are being reconstructed. Target completion date is December 1, 2022.
U.S. 62 from 0.0 to 7.2mm in Northern Marshall County
This safety project runs from mile point 0.0 at the Marshall-McCracken County Line to mile point 7.2 at the KY 95 intersection in Calvert City. It includes construction of a center turn lane through Possum Trot, a left turn lane for U.S. 62 at KY 1523/Industrial Parkway, improvements to the U.S. 62/KY 95 intersection, as well as culvert and shoulder improvements. Be alert for traffic shifts and one-lane traffic. The target completion date is July 31, 2022.
U.S. 641 in Southern Calloway County
Construction of the New U.S. 641 from the Clarks River Bridge at the south edge of Murray to the KY-TN State Line at Hazel continues. Construction on this 6 mile section of 4-lane will have minimal impact on existing U.S. 641 and side roads. Target completion date is summer of 2023.
U.S. 641 Through Downtown Benton in Marshall County
This work zone along the one-way sections of Main Street and Poplar Street is near completion. All lanes are open. However, the contractor will return for some landscaping and other activities needed to complete the project. Caution is required.
KY 58 Northwest of Clinton in Hickman County
KY 58 will be closed about halfway between Clinton and Columbus at mile point 4.89 on Monday & Tuesday, April 4 & 5, to allow deck repairs on the Obion Creek Bridge. This is along KY 58 between KY 1540 and KY 1772. Weather permitting, KY 58 is expected to close at this site around 8 a.m., CDT. on Monday. It is expected to reopen to traffic around 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday.
KY 1286/North Friendship Rd in McCracken County
KY 1286/North Friendship Road will be closed to through traffic between Holt Road at mile point 6.23 and New Holt Road at mile point 6.43 to allow a cross drain to be replaced on Thursday, April 7, from approximately 8 a.m., CDT, to about 1 p.m. Motorists may self-detour via Holt Road and Buckner Lane. Local access will be maintained for property owners.
This traffic impact report is aimed at alerting motorists to work zones on mostly major routes. It does not generally include projects on rural secondary highways that have minimal cross-country traffic.
Work Zone Safety Tips
- Expect the unexpected
- Slow down.
- Don’t tailgate - Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you
- Maintain a high awareness of construction workers and equipment
- Pay attention to signage and obey road crew flagger directions
- Stay alert and minimize distractions
- Keep up with the traffic flow
- Navigate traffic with GoKY.ky.gov or via the Waze APP on your smartphone
- You can follow us at www.Facebook.com/KYTCDistrict1 or via the Gov Delivery link below
- Knowing where construction zones locations prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays
- Be patient and stay calm
April 11-15 is National Work Zone Safety Week.
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