ALERT:  Eastbound Lanes of I-24 Ohio River Bridge from Illinois into Kentucky Blocked by SEMI Crash

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Estimated duration is 2 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (April 8, 2022)  Paducah 911 Dispatch reports the eastbound lanes of the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge from Illinois into Kentucky are blocked by a crash involving two SEMI trucks.

Both eastbound lanes are blocked at this time.

Estimated duration is 2 hours or approximately 11 a.m., CDT.

Both westbound lanes of I-24 are open.

Eastbound detour for passenger vehicles is via U.S. 45 and the Brookport Bridge.

As a reminder, commercial trucks are not allowed on the Brookport Bridge due to a 15-ton load limit, a 9 ft-6 inch height restriction, and an 8 ft. maximum width restriction.

Updates as appropriate.