Closure of Fishing Creek Bridge in Pulaski County Postponed Until Monday, Nov. 11
Closure for bridge deck replacement
SOMERSET, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2024) – The closure of Fishing Creek Bridge on KY 80 in Pulaski County originally scheduled for Nov. 6, has been postponed. The rescheduled closure date is Monday, Nov. 11.
Work began earlier this month on a $7.1 million project to replace the bridge deck on the Fishing Creek Bridge on KY 80 (milepoint 13.8) west of Somerset in Pulaski County. These routine repairs will increase the lifespan of the structure to serve future needs of the traveling public.
The rehabilitation project includes the bridge deck replacement, along with repairing the bridge beams and structure, and other work.
A full closure of the structure will allow crews to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) contract limits the closure to 75 days. The dates and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.
During the closure motorists may detour via KY 80 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway.
To lessen traffic impacts as much as possible, the KYTC contract includes incentive measures for the contractor to complete the work more quickly. Construction work will continue after the full closure. The overall project is expected to be complete in mid-April 2025.
The project was awarded to Kay & Kay Contracting LLC in the amount of $7,120,650.34.
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