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PADUCAH, KY (August 3, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic in District 1 counties the week of Aug 4-10.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge Rehab and Painting at 29mm (UPDATED)
Eastbound traffic is restricted to one lane at this time. Westbound has a traffic shift with two lanes open. There is an 8 ft.-6 in. max load width and 13 ft- 6 in. max height restriction, a 55 MPH speed limit, enhanced enforcement, double fines, and a concrete barrier wall. We continue to ask local commuters to take an alternate route via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40. Watch for a traffic configuration change in mid-August. Target for project completion is Dec 1, 2024.
Purchase Parkway Extended Work Zone 0 to 21mm
This work zone runs from the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line at Fulton and the U.S. 45/KY 80-Bypass Mayfield Exit 21 interchange in Mayfield. It includes a 13 ft. maximum load width restriction at mile point 1.3 near Fulton. On completion late this year, Interstate 69 will be extended along the final 21 miles of the existing parkway. The target completion date for all of the upgrades is Nov 2, 2024.
KY 80 Closed for RR Crossing Work at Arlington starting Monday (NEW)
KY 80 will be closed at the 2.9mm in Carlisle County to allow upgrades to the rail crossing immediately west of the U.S. 51 intersection in Arlington starting Monday, Aug. 5. The roadway will close at 8 a.m., CDT, on Monday. KY 80 is expected to reopen late on Friday, Aug 9. There will be no marked detour. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via Railroad Street and KY 877. Commercial trucks should seek an alternate state route appropriate for vehicle size and weight.
U.S. 60 is Open in Crittenden County (UPDATE)
U.S. 60 is open west of Marion in Crittenden County, where several cross drains and culverts were replaced during a 3-day closure. Please be aware that the excavated areas are covered with gravel and will be allowed to settle before paving. Rough road signs are up between the 5 and 6mm and at the 8mm. Thanks to everyone for your patience during this work. Watch for one lane traffic with flaggers at the 8mm on Monday for finish work. There is one more closure to be scheduled at the 8.5mm near the school complex and the hospital. This section has a more convenient detour route. Watch for an update. Paving will follow once the last culvert is replaced. The contractor and KYTC personnel are working to complete the project before school starts in mid-August.
U.S. 45-Business (KY Ave) Downtown Paducah Signal Change
Traffic signals along U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Avenue) at 5th Street and at 6th Street will be in flash mode for 90 days to allow a traffic flow study to determine how the intersections will function without a signal. The signals will flash yellow for caution along U.S. 45-Business and flash red to require stops for traffic on 5th Street and 6th Street. East-west traffic on U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Avenue) will flow freely, while north-south traffic on the side streets will have to stop at the intersection. Motorists should be alert for changes in traffic flow the signal alterations will bring to these intersections.
KY 1310/Berger Rd Daytime Closures in Paducah
KY 1310 (Berger Road) in Paducah is closed to through traffic from U.S. 45 (Lone Oak Road) extending eastward to the Oak Street intersection, a distance of about 1/2 mile. Closures are 7 a.m., to 4 p.m., to allow construction of curb, gutters and sidewalks. The contractor will maintain local access for residents and businesses, as well as access for emergency vehicles. The target completion date for this safety project is September 15, 2024.
KY 545 Extended Closure in Carlisle County
Extended closure of KY 545 in Carlisle County at mile point 0.425 is to allow erosion mitigation work at the Lick Creek Culvert immediately south of Hebron Road. Target completion date is Aug 13, 2024.
KY 2123 Extended Closure in Crittenden County starts Aug. 7
KY 2123 (Glendale Church Road) will be closed at mile point 2.1 to replace the Little Hurricane Creek Culvert. This closure is about halfway between Glendale Church and the KY 1668 (Crittenden Springs Road) intersection. KY 2123 is expected to close at 7 a.m., on Wed, Aug 7. The roadway is expected to reopen to traffic around 4 p.m., on Friday, Aug 9. There will be no marked detour. Watch here for updates.
KY 783/Crossland Rd Extended Closure in Calloway County
An extended closure of KY 783/Crossland Road in Calloway County at the 4.19mm is to allow the West Fork Clarks River Bridge to be replaced. This closure is about 1/2 mile south of the Wiswell community. The contractor has established a marked detour for this site via KY 1828/Midway Rd and U.S. 641. The target completion date is Oct 1, 2024.
KY 2603/Vanzora Rd at Soldier Creek Bridge in Marshall County
A new bridge is being constructed over Soldier Creek along KY 2603/Vanzora Road at 1.17mm in Marshall County. The roadway is closed. The target completion date is Oct 1, 2024.
KY 1485/Bellville Rd Closed in Southern Graves County
KY 1485/Bellville Road in Graves County is closed at the Terrapin Creek Bridge near the 2mm – about two miles north of the KY-TN State Line. An inspection team found deterioration of the bridge substructure. The bridge is closed to all traffic until further notice. There is no marked detour. KY 1485/Bellville Road connects to Boydsville Road at the state line. Engineers are determining if the bridge can be repaired or should be replaced.
KY 295 Closed at Lyon-Crittenden County Line
KY 295 is closed at Lyon County mile point 9.419 and Crittenden County mile point 0.0 at the Livingston Creek Bridge due to structural issues on the bridge. This is at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line. Signs and barricades are posted. Engineers anticipate ongoing environmental and design work will progress to allow plans for a new bridge to be ready for bidding in late summer or early fall with construction to follow. Watch for updates.
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray (UPDATE)
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray is closed north of KY 94/East Main Street for curb, gutter, and concrete pavement work. The contractor is moving northward along U.S. 641-Business about a block at a time until work is completed between Main Street and Chestnut. Access will be maintained for businesses. Motorists may self-detour via side streets. Due to weather delays, and utility work required as part of the project, the target completion is extended to Sept 1, 2024.
KY 408 Extended Closure East of Benton in Marshall County
KY 408/Egners Ferry Road is closed immediately east of Benton. The project between KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road and KY 1897/Olive-Hamlet Road includes construction of 4 bridges over Johns River and Clarks River. A marked detour via U.S. 68 and KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road adds 2.2 miles or about 4 minutes of travel time. The target completion date is Aug 15, 2025.
KY 780 in Hickman County Closed at Bayou de Chien Bridge
KY 780 is closed at mile point 3.818 due to substructure deterioration on the Bayou de Chien Bridge between U.S. 51 and Martin Road. This is on the lower end of KY 780 West of U.S. 51. The bridge will remain closed until engineers can develop a repair plan. Motorists may self-detour via the north end of KY 780 to U.S. 51 (South Washington St) at the south edge of Clinton.
Please be alert and use extra caution anytime you encounter a work zone. Slow down and put down your cell phone. Watch for flaggers and pay attention to the directions they provide to guide you safely on your way. All work is scheduled on a weather-permitting basis.
This list includes many of the significant work zone and highway closure locations around the region. Information on short-term work zones for maintenance activities may not appear on this list. For the latest traffic updates and postings of more detailed info on these work zones and others, please go to www.Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1 or follow us on Twitter @kytcdistrict1.
District 1 is responsible for 2,852 miles of highway in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties.
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