District 1 is responsible for Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties
PADUCAH, KY (June 10, 2022) — KYTC District 1 anticipates ongoing construction activities at the following locations will impact traffic the week of June 19-25, 2022.
I-24 Westbound from Kentucky into Illinois
A contractor for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has a work zone along I-24 in Illinois from the Johnson-Massac County Line to the I-24 Ohio River Bridge at the 39mm. For westbound traffic, this work zone starts on the Kentucky side of the bridge. There is a 55 mph speed limit for westbound traffic in Kentucky starting at the 7mm. Westbound work zone lane restrictions are up from Midnight Sunday through 6 a.m., Friday. Both westbound lanes are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There is a 14 ft.-3 inch load width restriction in this IDOT work zone. The target completion date is November 15, 2022.
I-24 Work Zone at 66 to 68mm in Trigg County
I-24 eastbound and westbound traffic has returned to normal flow between the 66-mile marker and the 68-mile marker. A contractor that planned concrete pavement repairs has been delayed on another project. Look for this work zone to go back up in about two weeks.
I-24 Westbound at 49 to 45mm in Lyon County
This Interstate 24 westbound work zone lane restriction at the 49 to 45 mile marker in Lyon County is to allow concrete pavement repairs. Starting Monday, June 20, this crew will move to night work. This is between the Lyon-Caldwell County Line and the Eddyville-Princeton KY 293 Exit 45 Interchange. All traffic is moved to the left-hand or passing lane in this work zone for about 3 to 4 weeks. There is no impact to eastbound traffic.
I-24 at 89 to 93mm in Christian County at KY-TN State Line
This work zone has one lane traffic for concrete pavement repairs and asphalt paving between the KY 115 Oak Grove Exit 89 Interchange and the KY-TN State Line until about July 15, 2022. Please be aware that TnDOT has night paving along I-24 in the Clarksville, TN, area from the 0.0 to the 5mm in Tennessee – no work on weekends.
U.S. 60 in Livingston County near 12mm
U.S. 60 has an active work zone near the 12mm at the north edge of Smithland for construction of the New Cumberland River Bridge. The contractor has ongoing dirt work along the approaches. Flaggers may be present to assist trucks delivering materials and equipment to the worksite. There is a 25 mph speed limit for westbound traffic and a 35 mph speed limit for eastbound traffic. The new $63.6 million bridge under construction immediately downstream from the existing bridge is expected to be ready for traffic in the summer of 2023.
U.S. 60/Clarks River Road on Paducah’s Southside
Safety Improvements along U.S. 60/Clarks River Road extend eastward from the Clarks River Bridge a distance of 1/2 mile. Some finish work continues along this work zone, including thermal traffic paint. There is a 35 mile per hour speed limit. The target completion date is July 15, 2022. Once the work is completed, the speed limit along this section will be 45 miles per hour.
U.S. 62 in Western McCracken County
The U.S. 62//Blandville Rd 4-lane is being extended westward from KY 998/Olivet Church Rd to the McCracken Boulevard traffic signal at the Commerce Park entrance. Look for one-lane traffic and possible delays on Tuesday, June 21, for bridge beam delivery. There is a 35 mph speed limit with enhanced police presence. Two-way traffic is running on the westbound lanes while the eastbound lanes are being reconstructed. Project is 75 percent complete. Target completion date is December 1, 2022.
U.S. 62 from 0.0 to 7.2mm in Northern Marshall County
This safety project runs from mile point 0.0 at the Marshall-McCracken County Line to mile point 7.2 at the KY 95 intersection in Calvert City. It includes construction of a center turn lane through Possum Trot, a left turn lane for U.S. 62 at KY 1523/Industrial Parkway, improvements to the U.S. 62/KY 95 intersection, as well as culvert and shoulder improvements. Be alert for traffic shifts and one-lane traffic. Project is 90 percent complete. The target completion date is July 31, 2022.
U.S. 62 in Livingston County between KY Dam and KY 453
Traffic is restricted to one-lane on U.S. 62 near the 1 mile marker on the Vulcan Reed Quarry Haul Road/P&L Railroad Overpass. This is at the west end of the U.S. 62 4-Lane section. There is a 12 ft. load width restriction until about August 1.
U.S. 641 in Southern Calloway County
Construction of the New U.S. 641 from the Clarks River Bridge at the south edge of Murray to the KY-TN State Line at Hazel continues. Construction on this 6 mile new terrain section of 4-lane will have minimal impact on existing U.S. 641 and side roads. Motorists are reminded to avoid driving around or moving construction barricades along the construction corridor. Phillips Drive is closed where it crosses the construction zone. Target completion date for the project is summer of 2023.
KY 80 in Graves County near Fancy Farm is Open
KY 80 has reopened at mile point 2.85 just east of Fancy Farm with traffic running on base courses of asphalt. After the excavation site settles a final driving surface will be added at a later date. Some finish work will continue for a few weeks. This is part of ongoing safety improvements along KY 80 between Fancy Farm and Mayfield.
KY 310/Turner Landing Rd in Ballard County
KY 310/Turner Landing Road is closed for about three weeks at mile point 1.2 to allow a culvert that carries a branch of Humphreys Creek to be replaced. This is about halfway between U.S. 60 and KY 358/Bandana Road. Target completion date is June 30, 2022.
KY 453/Dover Rd in Livingston County Near Grand Rivers
Traffic on KY 453/Dover Road is restricted to one-lane at the 2.1mm with an automated signal on the P&L Railroad Overpass immediately south of the U.S. 62/KY 453 Interchange. This will impact travel to and from the Land Between the Lakes and the Grand Rivers area. There is a 12 ft. load width restriction until about August 1.
KY 994/Old Mayfield Rd Closed in Southern McCracken County
KY 994/Old Mayfield Road is closed at mile point 2.531 just south of KY 999/Lebanon Church Road due to structural issues with the support structure on the Bottom Ditch Bridge, also known as the Blizzard Pond Drainage Canal. Closure is until further notice.
KY 1772 Closed in Hickman County on Monday, June 20
KY 1772 will be closed from 6 a.m., to 2:30 p.m, in northwestern Hickman County on Monday, June 20, between the 0.0 mile marker and the 3.234 mile point to allow base repairs to several sections of roadway. This is along KY 1772 south of Arlington between the Hickman-Carlisle County Line and KY 58.
This traffic impact report is aimed at alerting motorists to work zones on mostly major routes. It does not generally include projects on rural secondary highways that have minimal cross-country traffic.
Work Zone Safety Tips
- Expect the unexpected
- Slow down.
- Don’t tailgate – Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you
- Maintain a high awareness of construction workers and equipment
- Pay attention to signage and obey road crew flagger directions
- Stay alert and minimize distractions
- Keep up with the traffic flow
- Navigate traffic with GoKY.ky.gov or via the Waze APP on your smartphone
- You can follow us at www.Facebook.com/KYTCDistrict1 or via the Gov Delivery link below
- Knowing where construction zones locations prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays
- Be patient and stay calm