UPDATE: U.S. 68W Is Open at the 0.6 MM Near the Marshall-McCracken County Line

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Carrie Dillard
270-898-2431 (office)
270-519-8184 (cell)
carrie.dillard@ky.gov

UPDATE: U.S. 68W Is Open at the 0.6 MM Near the Marshall-McCracken County Line

PADUCAH, Ky. (Mar. 20, 2025) All lanes are open on U.S. 68W at the 0.6-mile marker, near the Marshall-McCracken County Line.

Some additional utility work may need to be done. Motorists should be alert for signs and use caution where workers and equipment are along the shoulder near traffic flow.

Original alert below.
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PADUCAH, Ky. (Mar. 20, 2025)  All lanes of U.S. 68W in Marshall County are blocked near the 0.6-mile marker, east of the Marshall-McCracken County Line.

Crews are working to remove a fallen tree and downed power lines from the roadway near the Dollar General store. 

No estimated duration.

Use caution and seek alternate routes. Motorists can detour via KY 1042/Sharpe School Road to U.S. 62.

Traffic is not impacted at Sharpe Elementary School. 

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