Temporary Closure Planned on U.S. 60 between Salem and Marion Starting on Tuesday, April 1

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

Culvert to be replaced on U.S. 60 between KY 855 and KY 297

PADUCAH, Ky. (Mar. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Crittenden County Highway Maintenance Crew plans to close a section of U.S. 60 between Salem and Marion, starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1.

U.S. 60 will be closed between KY 855 at the 0.613-mile marker and KY 297 at the 4.935-mile marker. Crews will remove and replace an existing concrete box culvert that carries a tributary of Dry Fork Creek under the roadway at the 1.13-mile marker.

Work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, weather permitting.

Eastbound traffic coming from Salem can detour from U.S. 60 via KY 855 to KY 70 to KY 91 to U.S. 641 to return to U.S. 60 in Marion (approximately 16.09 miles).

Westbound traffic coming from Marion can detour from U.S. 60 via KY 297 to KY 723 to return to U.S. 60 in Salem (approximately 17.214 miles).

NOTE: This advisory is being issued in advance to allow motorists to make any necessary travel adjustments during Crittenden County Schools’ Spring Break week. A reminder will be sent as the project date approaches.

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Crittenden County US 60 culvert replacement