KYTC District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact
Report for Week of Feb 25-March 2
PADUCAH, KY (Feb. 23, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic during the week of Feb 25-March 2. More detailed information on these work zones with maps can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm (UPDATE)
There are now two 11 ft. travel lanes for eastbound traffic in the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge work zone at the 29mm. Westbound traffic continues to be restricted to one lane. There is an 8 ft.-6 in. max load width and 13.5 ft. max height restriction, a 55 MPH speed limit, enhanced enforcement, double fines, and a concrete barrier wall. There is interactive monitoring to alert motorists to traffic backups - Watch message boards on approach. During peak travel, local commuters should consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 and KY 453. Be alert for frequent updates on the traffic configuration through March. Target for completion of this bridge rehab project is Dec 1, 2024.
I-24 Westbound at 91mm in Christian County (NEW)
Watch for a work zone lane restriction on I-24 Westbound at the 91mm in Christian County at the the West Fork Red River Bridge. Bridge repair work starts 8 a.m., Mon, Feb. 26, and runs through Noon on Wed. Feb. 28. All traffic will move to the left-hand or passing lane. Delays are possible.
I-69 Northbound at 70mm in Lyon County (Ongoing)
A brush clearing is working along I-69 Northbound in Lyon County. While much of the work is along the right-of-way without lane restrictions, this daytime work zone will extend about 1/2 mile and move from time to time as work progresses. Once the crew reaches the Lyon-Caldwell County Line at the 76.3mm, they will then move to the southbound lanes and work back to the I-69/I-24 Exit 68 Interchange.
KY 239 Closed near Hickman-Fulton County Line (Ongoing)
KY 239 is closed between the 0 and 1mm immediately north of the Hickman-Fulton County Line between Clinton and Cayce, where the pavement deteriorated following the recent round of freezing and thawing. Concrete pavement repairs have started and are expected to take about 10 days to complete, weather permitting. There is a marked detour via U.S. 51 and KY 94. There have been several reports of people moving barricades and driving through the closed section. As a reminder, you can be cited for moving road-closed barricades and traveling on closed roadways. Doing so may result in damage to your vehicle and may also invalidate your auto insurance.
KY 121 Work Zone near the Graves-Carlisle County Line (UPDATE)
KY 121 continues to be restricted to one lane with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal near the 20-mile marker in Graves County. A 250-foot section of waffled pavement has been replaced with a 10-inch layer of concrete. The concrete is being allowed to cure, and the work zone restrictions are expected to come down at 5 a.m. CST on Monday, Feb. 26.
KY 1820 East of Melber in Graves County (UPDATE)
KY 1820/County Line Road has reopened east of Melber in Graves County at the 5mm where deck patching on the Mayfield Creek Branch Bridge is completed. Reminder: Mayfield Creek Branch Bridge has a 3-ton load limit, which generally limits the bridge to vehicles no heavier than a standard SUV or pickup truck. Engineers are determining if structural issues can be repaired or if the bridge should be replaced.
KY 1728/Farmers Gin Rd Closed in Hickman County
KY 1728/Farmers Gin Road is closed at the north edge of Clinton at mile point 0.75 between U.S. 51 and Short Street where water has created a hole in the roadway at a culvert that carries a tributary of Cane Creek. This closure is near the northernmost connection to U.S. 51. There is no marked detour. KYTC engineers are evaluating the 4 ft. wide by 6 ft. deep hole with plans to replace or repair the culvert.
KY 58 at Obion Creek Bridge in Hickman County (UPDATE)
The KY 58 has reopened at the 4.9mm in Hickman County where repairs to the Obion Creek Bridge have been completed. The bridge continues to have a 3-ton load limit until the repairs can be evaluated and a new load rating calculated.
KY 135/Carrsville Rd in Livingston County (NEW)
An extended closure of KY 135/Carrsville Road in Livingston County starts March 4, 2024. KY 135/Carrsville Road will be closed at mile point 3.31 near the Hampton community to allow the construction of a new bridge over a branch of Bayou Creek about 1/2 mile north of the KY 838/Hampton Road intersection. The target completion date is June 1, 2024.
KY 525/New Hop Rd in Livingston County (NEW)
An extended closure of KY 525/New Hope Road in southern Trigg County starts Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. KY 525/New Hope Road will be closed at mile point 4.397 to allow construction of a new bridge over Potts Creek between Prather Road and Jack Humphries Road and just over a mile north of the KY 1253/Hardy Road intersection. This section of KY 525 is expected to close promptly at 8 a.m., CST, Wed. There will be no marked detour. The target completion date is May 31, 2024.
KY 2536/Tom Lane Rd in Marshall County (New)
An extended closure of KY 3526/Tom Lane Road in southwestern Marshall County starts Monday, Feb 26. KY 3526/Tom Lane Road will be closed at mile point 0.6 for reconstruction of the West Fork Clarks River Bridge between the Marshall-Graves County Line and Houser Road. The roadway at this site will close at 8 a.m., CST, Monday, and remain closed for about 60 days. There will be no marked detour. The target completion date is April 1, 2024
KY 123 Utility Work Zone in Clinton (Ongoing)
Watch for a work zone along KY 123/East Clay Street in Clinton. A contractor for the City is initially working in the 400 Block of East Clay Street near the Barclay Street intersection to prepare for installation of a new water main. Motorists should be alert for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. This work zone will be active during daylight hours anytime weather allows for the next several months.
Total Solar Eclipse Crosses 8 KY Counties April 8
Is the 2024 Solar Eclipse on your bucket list? Make your plan now! The total eclipse will clip parts of Fulton, Hickman and Carlisle counties before rolling across Ballard, McCracken, Livingston, Crittenden, Union and Henderson counties along the Ohio River on April 8. It will also clip small portions of Graves, Webster and Daviess counties. Be prepared for lots of visitors and heavy traffic across Kentucky. Go to our Facebook page, or learn more about the path of totality in Kentucky here: https://transportation.ky.gov/.../2024%20Solar%20Eclipse...
KY 3061 Closed at 3.6mm in Hickman County (Ongoing)
KY 3061 is Closed at 3.6mm in Hickman County due to damage at the Brush Creek Branch Culvert between Whitlock Road and Brush Creek Road. This is just over a mile north of the KY 58 intersection. New culvert pipes have been ordered. Work is expected to start when they are delivered to the site. Closure duration is unknown at this time. There is no marked detour.
U.S. 45 Traffic Signal Activations in Mayfield
Four additional traffic signals in downtown Mayfield are in red flashing mode. The intersections are along KY 80/Broadway, KY 58/Broadway, and KY 121/South 6th Street near the court square in the downtown area. The intersections will continue to function as All-Way Stops until the signals are fully activated around March 12. Three other signals in this are are now in full green-yellow-red operation.
Properly Secure Trash & Debris When Hauling on State Highways
KYTC reminds motorists hauling trash or debris to properly secure their loads while traveling along state highways. Highway crews have seen an increase in roadside litter, especially along a 10-mile section of I-69 in northern Marshall County. Crews recently removed debris between the U.S. 641-Spur Exit 41 interchange and the I-24 Exit 25 interchange near Calvert City. Under Kentucky law (KRS 189.150), loads of debris or trash must be “covered with a device suitable for prevention of spillage.” Violators of that law and of any littering or open dumping statutes could face criminal or civil fines. The Kentucky State Police and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are stepping up enforcement.
Purchase Parkway Work Zone from 0 to 21mm (Ongoing)
The Purchase Pkwy/U.S. 51 Fulton Exit 1 interchange is open with traffic running on base asphalt. Additional work is planned at Exit 1 and Exit 2 when work ramps back up in March. Lane restrictions remain up along the parkway at a half-dozen locations. There is a 55 mph speed limit and enhanced police presence where construction crews are present. The target completion date for all work on the project to extend I-69 southward along the parkway is Dec 15, 2024.
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street Closure in Murray (Ongoing)
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray is closed north of KY 94/East Main Street for curb, gutter, and concrete pavement work. The contractor is moving northward along U.S. 641-Business about a block at a time until work is completed between Main Street and Chestnut. Access will be maintained for businesses. Motorists may self-detour via side streets. Due to weather delays, the target completion is extended to April 1, 2024.
KY 408 Extended Closure East of Benton in Marshall County (Ongoing)
KY 408/Egners Ferry Road is closed immediately east of Benton. The project between KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road and KY 1897/Olive-Hamlet Road includes construction of 4 bridges over Johns River and Clarks River. A marked detour via U.S. 68 and KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road adds 2.2 miles or about 4 minutes of travel time. The target completion date is August 15, 2025.
KY 780 in Hickman County Closed at Bayou de Chien Bridge
KY 780 is closed at mile point 3.818 due to substructure deterioration on the Bayou de Chien Bridge between U.S 51 and Martin Road. This is on the leg of KY 780 West of U.S. 51. The bridge will remain closed until engineers can develop a repair plan. Motorists may self-detour via the north end of KY 780 to U.S. 51/South Washington Street at the edge of Clinton.
KY 945 Closed at Gilbert Creek Culvert in Graves County
KY 945 remains closed at the 1.14mm in Graves County at the Gilbert Creek Culvert due to erosion damage from flash flooding in July. KYTC engineers are working on plans to replace the damaged concrete culvert with a new bridge. There is no start date at this time.
U.S. 60/U.S. 62 Mississippi River Bridge Between IL & MO CLOSED
The U.S. 60/U.S. 62 Mississippi River Bridge that connects Illinois and Missouri near Cairo is closed until Oct. 2024, for a maintenance and repair project. For vehicles crossing the U.S. 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge from Kentucky into Illinois traveling into Missouri, this creates about a 4 mile (5 min.) detour via U.S. 51 through Cairo to take I-57 South to cross the I-57 Mississippi River Bridge into Missouri. There is a marked detour. You can get IDOT info at GettingAroundIllinois.com.
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Please be alert and use extra caution anytime you encounter a work zone. Slow down and put down your cell phone. Watch for flaggers and pay attention to the directions they provide to guide you safely on your way. All work is scheduled on a weather-permitting basis.
This list includes many of the significant work zone and highway closure locations around the region. Information on short-term work zones for maintenance activities may not appear on this list. For the latest traffic updates and postings of more detailed info on these work zones and others, please go to www.Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1 or follow us on Twitter @kytcdistrict1.
District 1 is responsible for 2,850 miles of highway in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties
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