KYTC District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact
Report for Week of March May 26-June 1
PADUCAH, KY (May 24, 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 May 26-June 1.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Paving & Rehab 29 to 33mm in Livingston County
All lanes are open along this work zone through Memorial Day with traffic running on base asphalt. Lane restrictions return Tuesday, May 28. This work zone will be active from 6 p.m., to 6 a.m., each night, from the 29.54mm at the Tennessee River Bridge, extending eastward to the 33.6mm near the Cumberland River Bridge. It connects with a work zone on the I-24 TN River Bridge. There is a 55 mph 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. Watch for work zone updates. Target completion date is August 1, 2024.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm
This work zone includes 11-ft lane width restrictions for 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. Local commuters should consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40 during peak travel. Some occasional lane restrictions will be required at night and on weekends as construction progresses. Watch for updates. Target for completion is Dec 1, 2024.
I-24 Eastbound at 58mm in Trigg County
Watch for a work zone on I-24 eastbound near the 58 mile marker in Trigg County to allow removal of temporary gravel ramps in the median. All eastbound traffic will move to the right-hand or driving lane. This work zone will be taken down over the weekends and holidays. KYTC personnel will mill up gravel at a former concrete recycling site and haul it to the site of a new salt storage dome near Exit 25. Work will take about two to three weeks. Watch for an eastbound work zone at this site soon.
U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge Starting Tue, May 28 (NEW)
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans milling and paving along U.S. 45 at the north end of the U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge starting Tuesday, May 28. The project begins at the Illinois end of the bridge and runs northward. This will require the IDOT contractor to have flaggers at the Kentucky end of the bridge during the first day or two of the project that runs along U.S. 45 in Illinois from Brookport to near Metropolis. Work is expected to take about six weeks.
U.S. 60 Work Zone at 8.6mm in Marion/Crittenden County (NEW)
Construction of a turn lane on U.S. 60/Gum Street at Crittenden County High/Middle School and the Crittenden County Hospital stars May 28. The work will include lane restrictions and alternating flow controlled by automated signals near the 8.6mm between Country Club Drive and Yandell Street. Motorists should consider an alternate route. Project includes additional work along U.S. 60 West of Marion to the KY 297 intersection. The target completion date is August 10.
KY 305/Cairo Rd in Western McCracken County (NEW)
Canadian National Railroad (CNRR) plans to close KY 305/Cairo Road in western McCracken County on Tue and Wed, May 28 & 29, at the 4.6mm for rail crossing work. This crossing is along KY 305 about 1/2 mile north of the U.S. 60 intersection between U.S. 60 and KY 725/Woodville Road. Closure is from 7:30 a.m., CDT, Tuesday to about 2 p.m., Wednesday. Motorists may self-detour via KY 725/Woodville Road and KY 724/Steel Road, or via KY 1565/Mayfield Metropolis Road.
Mowing Season is Here
Please slow down and use extra caution anytime you enter a mowing zone where tractors and equipment may have to cross travel lanes from time to time as operators go about their work. Contract mowing crews are working along highways across many of our counties as weather allows. As a reminder, political signs and other advertising are not allowed on state highway right-of-way and should be removed. Illegal signs create a hazard to mowing crews and travelers. Illegal signs may be removed from the right-of-way without notice to the owner.
I-24 Work Zone Westbound in Lyon County
A westbound work zone lane restriction is up on I-24 from the 50.5 to 47.5mm in Lyon County for concrete pavement repairs. The work is expected to take several weeks. Watch for updates.
Purchase Parkway at KY/TN State Line
Watch for work zone lane restrictions along the Purchase Parkway from 0.0mm at the KY-TN State Line extending to 1.8mm for shoulder repairs and bridge work. This work zone includes a barrier wall and a 13 ft. max load width restriction.
Purchase Parkway/KY 307 Fulton Exit 2 Extended Ramp Closures
All ramps at the Purchase Parkway/KY 307 Fulton Exit 2 are closed for reconstruction. During this work, Purchase Parkway access to or from KY 307 at Exit 2 will be blocked. Due to weather delays, the target reopening date has been extended to May 31, 2024.
Purchase Parkway Extended Work Zone 0 to 21mm
This work zone runs from the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line at Fulton and the U.S. 45/KY 80-Bypass Mayfield Exit 21 interchange in Mayfield. The work zone includes a 13 ft. maximum load width restriction at mile point 1.3 near Fulton. The 13 ft. maximum load width restriction is expected to remain in place until March 29. On completion late this year, Interstate 69 will be extended along the final 21 miles of the existing parkway. The target completion date for all of the upgrades is December 15, 2024.
KY 783/Crossland Rd Extended Closure in Calloway County
An extended closure of KY 783/Crossland Road in Calloway County at the 4.19mm to allow the West Fork Clarks River Bridge to be replaced starts May 15. This closure is about 1/2 mile south of the Wiswell community. KY 783/Crossland Road will close promptly at 10 a.m., CDT, on Wednesday. The contractor has established a marked detour for this site. The target completion date is October 1, 2024.
KY 525/New Hope Rd Reopend in Trigg County (NEW)
KY 525/New Hope Road has reopened in Trigg County at mile point 4.397 where construction of a new bridge over Potts Creek was completed about 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Enjoy your new bridge.
KY 131 is Open North of Symsonia (NEW)
A section of KY 131/Said Road north of the Symsonia in Graves County is open at the 12.8mm where a damaged cross drain was replaced between Symsonia and the Graves-McCracken County Line. Motorists should be alert for Rough Pavement signs as they approach this location. The excavation has been backfilled and will be allowed to settle before a permanent asphalt cap is placed over the culvert.
KY 778/Will Jackson Rd Closed inTrigg County starting May 28 (NEW)
KY 778/Will Jackson Road will be closed at mile point 6.5 starting Tue, May 28, to allow the Shelly Branch Culvert to be replaced. This closure is along KY 778/Will Jackson Road between Reddick Pond Road and Trigg Furnace Road. Target completion date is June 19.
KY 1891/Lock E Rd Paving in Trigg County
Milling and paving runs the length of KY 1891/Lock E Road 0.0 mm near the Calhoun Hill Boat Ramp, extending north to KY 164/Linton Road at the 3.31mm. Milling will start on Monday, with paving to follow on Wednesday. Appropriate caution is required. The target completion date is May 31, 2024.
KY 2603/Vanzora Rd at Soldier Creek Bridge in Marshall County
A new bridge is being constructed over Soldier Creek Bridge along KY 2603/Vanzora Road at 1.17mm in Marshall County. The roadway is closed. The target completion date is October 1, 2024.
KY 1485/Bellville Rd Closed in Southern Graves County
KY 1485/Bellville Road in Graves County is closed at the Terrapin Creek Bridge near the 2 mile marker - about two miles north of the KY-TN State Line. An inspection team found deterioration of the bridge substructure. The bridge is closed to all traffic until further notice. There is no marked detour. KY 1485/Bellville Road connects to Boydsville Road at the state line. Engineers will determine if the bridge can be repaired.
KY 295 Closed at Lyon-Crittenden County Line
KY 295 is closed at Lyon County mile point 9.419 at the Livingston Creek Bridge between Eddyville and Dycusburg after a detailed inspection identified structural issues on the bridge. The bridge is closed until further notice. This is along KY 295 at Crittenden County, mile point 0.0 between Joe Peek Road in Lyon County and Millie Peek Road in Crittenden County. Signs and barricades are posted.
KY 135/Carrsville Rd in Livingston County
KY 135/Carrsville Road in Livingston County is 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.
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray
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 utility work required as part of the project, the target completion is extended to June 15, 2024.
KY 408 Extended Closure East of Benton in Marshall County
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. Demolition of the existing culvert is expected to start soon.
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 2,852 miles of highway in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties.
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