Orange Barrel Report January 6

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

(KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning to close Van Cleave Road at mile point 2.3 in Calloway County starting Monday, Jan. 12, to begin work on a bridge replacement project.

The closure is located at the bridge over the East Fork Clarks River, northeast of KY 80.

The project, which is included in the state’s six-year highway plan, represents an investment of $646,520.

Jim Smith Contracting is the prime contractor. Construction is expected to be completed by early May, weather permitting.

Motorists are asked to self-detour.

Approximately 478 vehicles travel this section of Van Cleave Road in an average day.

Route AA in Butler County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.

This section of roadway is located from County Road 629 to Route 51 near Broseley, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Jan. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.