Brush and Tree Cutting Planned Along U.S. 68 in Marshall County Starting on Monday, April 21
Flaggers will direct traffic around the continuously moving work zone
PADUCAH, Ky. (Apr. 19, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will begin mechanical brush cutting and tree removal along U.S. 68 in Marshall County starting at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21.
Crews will be continuously moving along the shoulders of U.S. 68 starting at the 0-mile marker at the Marshall-McCracken County Line and moving toward the 22.5-mile marker at Jonathon Creek Bridge.
There will be no lane closures. However, motorists should be alert for signage and flaggers directing traffic around the work zone.
KYTC asks motorists to help put safety first by slowing down and using appropriate caution where crews are working.
Work is expected to be completed by May 15.
This is part of a Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) along U.S. 68 in Marshall County which includes pipe extensions, shoulder grading and other safety improvements. The target completion date for the overall project is October 31.
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