KYTC District 1

UPDATE: U.S. 45 Southbound Cleared at I-69 Mayfield Exit 25 Overpass in Graves County

Site is cleared - All lanes are open

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 7, 2023) – The southbound lanes of U.S. 45 have reopened at the Interstate 69 Mayfield Exit 25 Overpass in Graves County.

The crash site has been cleared. All lanes are open.

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ALERT: U.S. 45 Southbound Blocked at I-69 Mayfield Exit 25 Overpass in Graves County

Estimated duration is 2 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 7, 2023) – The southbound lanes of U.S. 45 are blocked at the Interstate 69 Mayfield Exit 25 Overpass in Graves County.

Several vehicles on a car-hauler hit the overpass and were knocked off the truck under the overpass.

The southbound lanes are blocked with traffic detoured to I-69 southbound to the KY 121 Exit 24 interchange to access Mayfield southbound.

Estimated duration is 2 hours or approximately 2 p.m., CST.

Updates as appropriate.

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Daytime Closure of I-69 Northbound Exit 51-A & B Flyover Ramp in the I-24/I-69 Interchange near Calvert City on Wednesday, Dec. 13

Flyover ramp closure to allow erosion repairs

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 7, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to close the northbound Interstate 69 flyover ramp at the I-24/I-69 Exit 25 Interchange near Calvert City on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

The northbound I-69 Exit 51-A & B flyover ramp will be closed starting promptly at 8 a.m., CST, Wednesday, to allow erosion control work near the overpass that carries traffic across the northbound lanes of I-69.

This is the I-69 Northbound ramp that connects to KY 1523/Industrial Parkway into Calvert City and connects I-69 northbound to the I-24 westbound cloverleaf ramp to Paducah and points west.

There will be no marked detour. Message boards will direct northbound motorists on I-69 to continue to the I-24/U.S. 62 Calvert City Exit 27 Interchange to reach Calvert City or to take I-24 westbound toward Paducah.

This daytime closure of the I-69 Exit 51-A & B Flyover Ramp is expected to remain in place from 8 a.m., to approximately 4 p.m., CST, Wednesday.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will attempt to provide timely notice should this ramp reopen to traffic earlier than expected.

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Sign Up for Winter Weather Advisories and Alerts

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UPDATE: New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge Returned to Normal Traffic Flow

Boat traffic restored on Lower Cumberland River

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 4, 2023) – A demolition contractor has completed efforts to cut up and remove sections of the steel truss of the Old Smithland Bridge from the Cumberland River. The truss of the 92-year-old structure was dropped into the river by explosive demolition on Thursday.

Work to clear the river was completed this morning. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have completed a sonar scan of the river at the site and determined that the Cumberland River can reopen to boat traffic at navigation mile point 2.7.

One small section of the steel truss remained on the riverbank to be taken apart by land-based demolition equipment.

Removal of the truss has also allowed the New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge to return to normal traffic flow.

Two additional blasts are planned to take down remnants of the old bridge, including the concrete piers and concrete abutments. Weather permitting, the next blast would be around Dec. 15.

The Old U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge, also known as the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge and the Smithland Bridge, is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7. The 92-year-old 1,817 ft. structure with a 500 ft. main truss span opened to traffic in 1931.

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The New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge, also known as the Jim R. Smith Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic on May 15, 2023. The new bridge is at U.S. 60 Livingston County mile point 12.348. The 1,912 ft. structure with a 700 ft. main truss and 40 ft. wide deck was constructed by Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers.

About 5,100 vehicles cross the Smithland Bridge in an average day. The bridge is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7.

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UPDATE: KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive Closure in Clinton to Continue Through Wednesday, Dec. 6

Roadway blocked due to water main break

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 5, 2023) – A section of KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive in the City of Clinton is expected to remain blocked through the day on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive has been blocked since Sunday between KY 123/East Clay Street at mile point 0.120 and KY 1745/James Phillips Drive at mile point 0.350 due to a water main break. The repair effort required a deeper excavation than expected. That has extended the closure timeline.

The roadway at this site is expected to remain blocked through the day on Wednesday, Dec 6.

There is no marked detour. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via side streets. Trucks should seek an appropriate state route based on weight classification.

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UPDATE: KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive Closure in Clinton Extended to Noon, Tuesday

Roadway blocked due to water main break

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 4, 2023) – A section of KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive in the City of Clinton is expected to remain blocked through noon on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive is blocked between KY 123/East Clay Street at mile point 0.120 and KY 1745/James Phillips Drive at mile point 0.350 due to a water main break. As a repair was completed at one location, the crew found another leak nearby that required additional work.

The roadway at this site is expected to remain blocked until about noon, on Tuesday.

There is no marked detour. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via side streets. Trucks should seek an appropriate state route based on weight classification.

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Section of KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive Closed in Clinton Due to Water Main Break

Roadway to remain blocked overnight

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 3, 2023) – A section of KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive is closed in the City of Clinton.

KY 1731/North Waterfield Drive is blocked between KY 123/East Clay Street at mile point 0.120 and KY 1745/James Phillips Drive at mile point 0.350 due to a water main break.

The roadway at this site is expected to remain blocked overnight and into Monday to allow repairs to the water line.

There is no marked detour. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via side streets. Trucks should seek an appropriate state route based on weight classification.

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Got questions about preparing for Winter Weather? Here's your chance to get answers. Join us Tuesday night for a Facebook Live Event on the US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky page.

Join us for a special Facebook Live event with a panel of staff members from NWS Paducah and our core partners on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7 PM CST. This panel discussion will revolve around your questions relating to winter weather preparedness.

Paving Planned along Sections of KY 464, KY 1241, and KY 339 in Graves County Starting Monday, Dec. 4

Work to take about two weeks to complete

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 2, 2023) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans asphalt paving in Graves County along sections of KY 464/Backusburg Road, and KY 1241, along with base repair work at various locations along KY 339.

Motorists should be alert for work zone lane restrictions at the following locations starting Monday, December 4:

KY 464Backusburg Road
From mile point 7.395 at the KY 564 intersection extending eastward to the 9 mile marker at the Graves-Calloway Line, a distance of just over 1.6 miles

KY 1241/Old U.S. 45
From mile point 4.526 at the KY 408 intersection at West Viola extending northward to U.S 45 at mile point 6.619 near Folsomdale, a distance of just over 2.1 miles

KY 339
Base Repairs at various locations from mile point 28.737 at the KY 121 intersection extending northward through Lowes to the 38 mile marker at the KY 945 intersection south of Melber, a distance of 9.26 miles

The work at these locations is expected to take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Motorists should be alert for one lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. Some delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the work.

Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.

These projects include a total of 12.99 miles of highway covered by rural secondary funding.

Paving Planned along KY 1497/Murray-Paris Rd and KY 464/West Fork Rd in Calloway County This Week

Maintenance patching to take about five days to complete

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 2, 2023) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans asphalt paving along KY 1497/Murray-Paris Road and a section of KY 464/West Fork Road in Calloway County this week.

Motorists should be alert for work zone restrictions to allow maintenance patching at the following locations:

KY 1497/Murray Paris Road
Maintenance patching at various locations from the 893/State Line Road intersection extending northward to near the 4 mile marker at Dodd Road

KY 464/West Fork Road
Paving of a cross drain repair cap near the Hopkins Road intersection near the 10.5 mile point

Most of the locations have been milled.

Motorists should be alert for one lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. Some delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the work.

Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers, and maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.

The contractor expects the paving work at these locations to take about 5 days to complete, weather permitting.

UPDATE: New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge Restricted to One Lane to Noon on Monday, Dec. 4

Demolition on Old Smithland Bridge continues

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 3, 2023) – A demolition contractor continues efforts to cut up and remove sections of the steel truss of the Old Smithland Bridge from the Cumberland River. The truss of the 92 year old structure was dropped into the river by explosive demolition on Thursday.

While work to complete demolition and removal of the approach spans has been progressing, a mechanical issue with the barge that supports a crane being used to retrieve sections of the truss slowed the water portion of the work.

Today, all but one of the sections was retrieved and moved out of the river channel. The demolition team is confident the work can be completed on Monday.

KYTC District 1 and the demolition contractor are coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to extend a closure of the river channel.

A lane restriction with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal will remain in place on the New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge until efforts to clear the river channel are completed. The work zone traffic restriction is likely to remain in place through noon on Monday, Dec. 4.

KYTC District 1 will provide additional updates as the demolition work continues.

Two additional blasts are planned at about two-week intervals to take down remnants of the old bridge, including the concrete piers and concrete abutments.

The Old U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge, also known as the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge and the Smithland Bridge, is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7. The 92-year-old 1,817 ft. structure with a 500 ft. main truss span opened to traffic in 1931.

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The New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge, also known as the Jim R. Smith Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic on May 15, 2023. The new bridge is at U.S. 60 Livingston County mile point 12.348. The 1,912 ft. structure with a 700 ft. main truss and 40 ft. wide deck was constructed by Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers.

About 5,100 vehicles cross the Smithland Bridge in an average day. The bridge is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7.

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New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge Restricted to One Lane Until Sunday, Dec. 3

Demolition on Old Smithland Bridge continues

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – A demolition contractor continues efforts to cut up and remove sections of the steel truss of the Old Smithland Bridge from the Cumberland River.

The demolition team used explosives to take down the truss and some of the approach spans Thursday morning. While work to complete the demolition and removal of the approach spans has been progressing, efforts to retrieve sections of the 500 ft. main truss from the river have moved more slowly than expected.

KYTC District 1 and the demolition contractor are coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to extend a closure of the river channel to all boat traffic while a crane used to retrieve pieces of the main truss continues to work in the river.

A lane restriction with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal will remain in place on the New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge until efforts to clear the river channel are completed.

KYTC District 1 will provide additional updates as the demolition work continues.

Two additional blasts are planned at about two-week intervals to take down remnants of the old bridge, including the concrete piers and concrete abutments.

The Old U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge, also known as the Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge and the Smithland Bridge, is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7. The 92-year-old 1,817 ft. structure with a 500 ft. main truss span opened to traffic in 1931.

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The New U.S. 60 Cumberland River "Smithland" Bridge, also known as the Jim R. Smith Memorial Bridge, opened to traffic on May 15, 2023. The new bridge is at U.S. 60 Livingston County mile point 12.348. The 1,912 ft. structure with a 700 ft. main truss and 40 ft. wide deck was constructed by Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers.

About 5,100 vehicles cross the Smithland Bridge in an average day. The bridge is at Cumberland River navigation mile point 2.7.

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SEMI Crash on I-69 at 72.5mm near Lyon-Caldwell County Line is CLEARED

Site is cleared - All lanes are open

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – A SEMI crash that restricted both northbound and southbound traffic on Interstate 69 to one lane at the 72.5 mile marker near the Lyon-Caldwell County Line has been cleared.

Normal traffic flow has been restored at this site.

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SEMI Crash Restricting Traffic to One Lane on I-69 at 72.5mm near Lyon-Caldwell County Line

Estimated duration is 3 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – A SEMI crash is restricting both northbound and southbound traffic on Interstate 69 to one lane at the 72.5 mile marker near the Lyon-Caldwell County Line.

A SEMI has crashed in the median of I-69 at the 72.5 mile marker just north of the U.S 62 Interchange forcing both northbound and southbound traffic to be restricted to one lane.

All traffic at this crash site is moved to the right-hand or driving lane.

Estimated duration is 3 hours or approximately 5:45 p.m., CST.

The roadway may have to be closed for a time during the recovery process.

A map of this location should be posted shortly at KYTC District 1.

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UPDATE: SEMI Crash at I-24/I-69 Exit 42 Interchange in Lyon County is CLEARED

Site is cleared - Normal traffic restored

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – A crash at the I-24/I-69 Exit 42 interchange in Lyon County that blocked a ramp and restricted eastbound traffic on Interstate 24 has been cleared.

The site is cleared. All lanes are open.

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SEMI Crash Restricting Traffic at I-24/I-69 Exit 42 Interchange in Lyon County with Ramp Closure

Estimated duration is 3 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – A crash at the I-24/I-69 Exit 42 interchange in Lyon County is blocking a ramp and restricting eastbound traffic on Interstate 24

The I-24 eastbound ramp to I-69 northbound at Exit 42 is blocked due to a SEMI crash immediately at the end of the ramp. Eastbound I-24 traffic is restricted to one-lane at the crash site with all traffic moved to the left-hand or passing lane.

Caution is required.

Estimated duration is 3 hours or approximately 5:30 p.m., CST.

Eastbound travelers on I-24 wishing to take I-69 northbound should detour via the U.S. 62 Eddyville-Kuttawa Exit 40 interchange to U.S. 62 eastbound and remain on U.S. 62 East into Princeton.

We anticipate posting a map of this crash site shortly at KYTC District 1.

Updates as appropriate.

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Daytime Closures Planned on KY 94 in Western Fulton County on Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 4 & 5

Daytime closures for cross drain/culvert replacement project

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans daytime closures along KY 94 in southwestern Fulton County between the City of Hickman and the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line on Monday and Tuesday, December 4 & 5, 2023.

The daytime closures are along KY 94 between mile point 7.47 at the KY 311 intersection, extending northeast to mile point 10.9 at the KY 1099 intersection. The initial work will be immediately west of the Joe Parker Road intersection.

KY 94 will close promptly at 7 a.m., CST, each day. The roadway is expected to reopen to traffic at 3:30 p.m., each day.

There will be no marked detour.

Following the closures on Monday and Tuesday, motorists should be alert for rough pavement signs as the excavations will be allowed to settle for a time before a paving crew returns to place a permanent asphalt cap at each location.

Once these cross drains are replaced, motorists should be alert for a work zone along this same section of KY 94 from time to time through December. The Fulton County Highway Maintenance Crew will return to this section of KY 94 as weather allows to place liners in some cross drains and do some additional drainage work. This will require a work zone lane restriction with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. Appropriate caution is required.

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Transportation Cabinet Seeking Input on New Entrance along KY 121-Bypass at Mayfield

Citizens may contact KYTC District 1 or request a public hearing

PADUCAH, Ky. (December 1, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input on a permit request to allow a new entrance to be constructed along the KY 121 Dick Castleman Bypass at Mayfield.

The permit request from MIDCO Building Products is to create a new access point to the company's location at 1040 Dick Castleman Bypass.

According to KYTC District 1 Chief Engineer Kyle Poat, the Cabinet is considering the request for construction of a new right-in/right-out only entrance.

”MIDCO is seeking to construct a right-in and right-out only entrance at KY 121-Bypass mile point 6.686,” Poat said. “This is approximately 750 ft. north of the existing MIDCO entrance. It is designed to reduce congestion and enhance safety at the company’s main entrance at the East Douthitt Street intersection.”

The permit (KYTC KEPT #01-2021-00237) would require a break in the existing partially controlled access along the KY 121-Bypass. The new 60 ft. wide entrance would allow SEMI trucks an additional access point to the facility.

Anyone who wishes to seek a public hearing on this permit request may contact Kyle Poat, P.E., at the KYTC District 1 Office, 5501 Kentucky Dam Rd, Paducah, KY 42003, by mail or by calling 270-898-2431 by Dec 28, 2023.

If a public hearing is not requested by Dec. 28, KYTC District 1 will consider issuing the permit without a hearing. Questions should be directed to Kyle Poat at the KYTC District 1 Paducah office.

UPDATE: I-24 Westbound SEMI Crash Site Cleared at 15mm in McCracken County

PADUCAH, Ky. (Dec. 1, 2023) – Interstate 24 westbound has been cleared at the 15 mile marker in McCracken County where a SEMI hauling sports drinks was rear-ended by another SEMI and ran into the median barrier wall.

The site is cleared. All lanes are open.

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ALERT: I-24 Westbound Restricted to One Lane at 15mm in McCracken County

Estimated duration is 3 hours

PADUCAH, Ky. (November 30, 2023) – Interstate 24 westbound is restricted to one lane at the 15 mile marker in McCracken County.

A SEMI hauling sports drinks was rear-ended by another SEMI and ran into the median barrier wall.

This crash site is just west of the U.S. 68 Paducah-Reidland Exit 16 Interchange.

All traffic is moved to the right hand or driving lane at this site.

Estimated duration is 3 hours or approximately 3 a.m., CST.

While one lane is open at this time, it is possible that traffic will be halted to allow recovery of the truck once it is freed from the median barrier cable.

Updates as appropriate.

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90 Citizens Attend Second Public Meeting on U.S. 60 Corridor Study

Study website to activate Thursday

Cairo, IL. (Nov. 30, 2023) — The second of two public information meetings was held today on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the U.S. 60 Connectivity Study. This Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) study assess the feasibility of a new U.S. 60 corridor and Ohio River bridge crossing between U.S. 60 at Barlow, Ky., and I-57 near Future City, Il.

The first meeting held at Ballard Memorial High School in Barlow, Ky, on Wednesday, attracted about 300 citizens. Tonight, almost 90 people came to an open house meeting at Cairo High School in Cairo, Il, to talk to members of the study team and provide input on options that are being considered. The same study information was shared at both meetings.

The purpose of the U.S. 60 Connectivity Study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the benefits and impacts of developing a more direct route between U.S. 60 in western Kentucky and I-57 in southern Illinois. The study examines the environmental, social and economic effects of a potential new corridor. KYTC will use the study findings to determine if they will develop a new U.S. 60 corridor, or the U.S. 51 Bridge Replacement project.

Anyone who was unable to attend one of the two meetings may view displays and materials at the KYTC Paducah office or at US60ConnectivityStudy.com. Public comment forms will be available online starting Friday.

Individuals or organizations who wish to submit comments outside of the public meetings may also contact Kyle Poat, PE, at the KYTC District 1 Office at 5501 Kentucky Dam Road, Paducah, Ky., 42003 or by calling 270-994-1910. Comments will be accepted until Dec. 30. All comments will become part of the official meeting record.