Speed Limit Reduced on U.S. 60 in West McCracken County Ahead of Traffic Diversion Opening
This is part of the U.S. 60 realignment project near Kevil
PADUCAH, Ky. (Sept. 5, 2025) – The speed limit on U.S. 60 in west McCracken County has been reduced to 45 mph between Wren Road and Ashland Avenue. This change is in preparation for the opening of a traffic diversion as part of the ongoing U.S. 60 realignment project near Kevil.
New signage is being installed at mile points 0.7 and 2.2, where a crossover is being constructed that will allow traffic to shift during upcoming phases of the project.
Lane restrictions remain in effect on U.S. 60 between KY 1154/Hobbs Road and Queensway Drive. The diversion is expected to open to traffic on or around September 10, weather permitting.
Original advisory below.
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PADUCAH, Ky. (Aug. 25, 2025) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning lane restrictions on U.S. 60 in McCracken County, starting Thursday, Aug. 28.
For approximately two weeks, both eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane between mile points 1.4 and 2.
Work will be near the transition from four lanes to two, between KY 1154/Hobbs Road and Queensway Drive. Crews will be working in the left-hand (or passing) lanes to build a crossover that will allow traffic to shift during upcoming phases of the U.S. 60 realignment project.
The lane restrictions are expected to be lifted on or about Sept. 10, when traffic will begin utilizing the newly constructed crossover and diversion.
Please slow down and use caution in the work zone.
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