ALERT: U.S. 60 is Blocked by Downed Power Lines at 4.3mmnear Barlow in Ballard County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Keith Todd
270-898-2431 (office)
270-210-8009 (cell)
Keith.Todd@ky.gov

ALERT: U.S. 60 is Blocked by Downed Power Lines at 4.3mm near Barlow in Ballard County

Estimated duration is 1 hour

PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 22, 2023) – U.S. 60 is blocked just west of Barlow in Ballard County due to downed trees and power lines.

U.S. 60 is blocked near the 4.3 mile point near the KY 1368/VFW Road intersection between Barlow and Wickliffe.

Utility crews are en route.

Estimated duration is 3 hours or approximately 4:30 p.m., CST.

Detour is via KY 286 and U.S. 62.

A graphic map of the blockage location will be posted shortly at  www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1

Updates as appropriate.

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