KYTC D-2 Road Report
Road project schedule for the week of May 12 - 18
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (May 10, 2024) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates work zone construction and maintenance activities at the following locations in District 2 could impact traffic during the week of May 12-18.
Mowing operations are underway in all counties.
Caldwell County -- KY 2612 (Longbreak Road) will be closed on Monday to allow KYTC to replace a cross drain, then be open with lane restrictions and flaggers on Tuesday. Crews will be carrying out ditching operations along KY 1119 Wednesday through Friday, long with mowing activities on KY 139 S, KY 293 S and US 62 W.
Hopkins County -- Mowing crews will be in full force next week with crews being at the following locations: Monday - US 41A, KY 2657 & KY 1033, Tuesday - KY 630, KY 1033 & KY 2347, Wednesday - US 41A, KY 370 & KY 281, Thursday - US 41A, KY 814 & KY 281, and Friday - KY 291, KY 281 and KY 260. KYTC will also replace cross drains on KY 1069 (4 mm) on Monday and Tuesday and at the intersection of US 62 and US 41 Wednesday through Friday.
McLean County -- Crews will be potholing county wide on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Motorists should expect flaggers. KYTC will be spraying roadsides in the Beach Grove area on Monday. On Tuesday crews will be ditching KY 254 between the 4-6 mm, then move onto KY 1155 between the 4 & 5 mm on Wednesday. Motorists should look for spraying operations in the Beech Grove area again on Thursday and then in the Rumsey area on Friday.
Other things of note:
I-24 Welcome Center Now Open at KY-TN State Line -- The Christian County Welcome Center along I-24 Westbound near the 92mm at the KY-TN State Line is now open.
I-24 Paving & Rehab 29 to 33mm in Livingston County
This 4.12 mile roadway rehabilitation project runs from the 29.54mm at the Tennessee River Bridge, extending eastward to the 33.664mm near the Cumberland River Bridge. It connects with a work zone on the I-24 TN River Bridge. Work is phased to allow all lanes to open for Memorial Day and July 4th Holiday travel. There is a 55-mile-per-hour speed limit, enhanced enforcement, and interactive signage. Due to traffic backups, consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 between Exit 40 and Exit 27. Construction activities may require some overnight closures. Watch for updates. Target completion date is August 1, 2024.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm
This work zone includes restrictions for both eastbound and westbound traffic on the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at the 29mm. There is an 8 ft.-6 in. max load width and 13 ft- 6 in. max height restriction, a 55 MPH speed limit, enhanced enforcement, double fines, and a concrete barrier wall. During peak travel, local commuters should consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40. Some occasional lane restrictions will be required at night and on weekends as construction progresses. Target for completion is Dec 1, 2024.
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