Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

KYTC District 1 Roadshow: Traffic Impact
Report for Week of March June 23-29

PADUCAH, KY (June 21, 2024) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations District 1 will impact traffic during the week of June 23-29.  

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 (UPDATE)
This work zone with lane restrictions for rehab work and paving will generally 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 potential work zone delays, consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 between Exit 40 and Exit 27 during peak travel periods.  Watch for updates. Lane restrictions will be removed for July 4th Holiday driving.  Target completion date is Aug 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.  Watch for updates.  Target for completion is Dec 1, 2024.

I-24 at 52mm & 56mm (NEW)
Watch for work zone lane restrictions along I-24 at the 52 mile marker and the 56 mile marker this week for both eastbound and westbound traffic.  All traffic will move to the right-hand or driving lane to allow a crew to mill out paved construction crossovers.  Material from the sites will be used for construction of a new salt dome and equipment staging area just off KY 1523 at the I-24/I-69 Exit 24 Interchange at Calvert City.

I-69 Night Work Zone for Crack Sealing in Lyon County (UPDATE)
A night work zone for crack sealing along I-69 in Lyon County between I-24 and the Lyon-Caldwell County Line continues this week.  Watch for additional crack sealing work with additional work along I-24 in Lyon County and U.S. 641 in Crittenden County to be scheduled in coming weeks.

I-24 Mowing Zone (UPDATE)
A crew is working along I-24 near Paducah.  This crew is mowing some connecting 4-lane sections in McCracken County.  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

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.  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 Dec 15, 2024.

U.S. 60 Work Zone at 8.4mm in Crittenden County
Be prepared for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal near the Crittenden County School Complex and hospital just west of the Country Club Dr., for construction of a new turn lane.  Local access is maintained to the hospital from U.S. 60 on the east side and via Country Club Drive on the west side.  A marked detour is established via KY 981/Old Salem Road and KY 91/West Bellville Street. However, this detour may not be appropriate for oversized loads or trucks pulling low-boy trailers. Watch for notice of several closures along U.S. 60 between 6mm and 8.5mm through the summer.  Target completion date is Aug 10.

KY 121 Paving in NW Calloway County
A work zone for paving along KY 121 North (Murray-Farmington Road) runs from the 14mm at the U.S. 641 (North 12th Street) intersection in Murray, extending north to the 24mm at the Calloway-Graves County Line. Be alert for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers during daylight hours. The target completion date is July 2.

Cave-in-Rock Ferry Advisory
KYTC advises travelers of a potential disruption to the Cave-in-Rock ferry service beginning July 1, in the event a new agreement cannot be reached between the ferry operator and Ohio River Ferry Authority.  Contract negotiations continue.  The shortest alternate route between Marion, KY, and Cave-in-Rock, Ill., is via the KY 56 Shawneetown Bridge.

KY 1282 Closed at 6mm in Fulton County
KY 1282 remains blocked by a tangle of downed trees near the 6mm in the Wilson Hill area west of Brownsville, pending arrival of special equipment required to cut through the pile of trees hanging over the roadway.

KY 783/Crossland Rd Extended Closure in Calloway County
An extended closure of KY 783/Crossland Road in Calloway County at the 4.19mm is to allow the West Fork Clarks River Bridge to be replaced. This closure is about 1/2 mile south of the Wiswell community.  The contractor has established a marked detour for this site via KY 1828/Midway Rd and U.S. 641.  The target completion date is Oct 1, 2024.

KY 1371 Closed at 5mm in Carlisle County
KY 1371 is closed at the 5mm in central Carlisle County due to erosion damage at the West Fork Mayfield Creek Culvert immediately north of Larry Reddick Road. This is along KY 1371 about 1/2 mile north of the KY 1377 intersection.  Engineers are evaluating the damage and developing a repair plan.  There is no marked detour.

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 Oct 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.

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 weather delays, and utility work required as part of the project, the target completion is extended to Aug 1, 2024.

U.S. 51 Traffic Changes in Bardwell
The U.S. 51/U.S. 62 intersection is now an ALL-WAY Stop with the addition of stop signs for north-south traffic on U.S. 51.  The traffic signal at the U.S. 51 intersection with Jennings St is in YELLOW flashing or caution mode for north-south U.S. 51 traffic and RED flashing or stop mode for east-west traffic on Jennings Street.  KYTC engineers will determine if the traffic signal should be removed.  

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 Aug 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.

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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