Orange Barrel Report June 17

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) —U.S. 68 at the Interstate 24 Exit 16 Interchange in McCracken County will close to traffic on Monday, June 22, weather permitting.

This closure includes the I-24 Exit 16 ramps in both directions and the U.S. 68 overpass over the interstate, or U.S. 68 mile point 0.7 to 1.3. There will be no through traffic.

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to start work on the district’s first roundabouts on state highways. The closure could remain in effect for up to 120 days, weather permitting.

Closing the interchange allows crews to complete the project more efficiently and in a shorter timeframe than would be possible with lane restrictions and multiple temporary closures.

Those traveling along I-24 needing to reach U.S. 62 near Paducah’s Southside and U.S. 68 near Reidland should exit the interstate at Exit 11.

An official truck route will be signed at the signalized intersection on U.S. 60/62 near the Ledbetter Bridge. Commercial and larger vehicles should follow U.S. 62 to KY 131 in Reidland, then continue along the KY 131/KY 284 corridor to U.S. 68.

Detour signs will also be posted at KY 131/Said Road at its intersection with KY 284 (near Traders Mall Flea Market) and at U.S. 62 at its intersection with U.S. 68 (near Mercy Health Reidland).

A contractor for Ritter Communications is planning to implement a work zone on U.S. 45x/N. 8th Street in Paducah starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, for fiber installation.

The work zone will span from mile point 1.8 to 3.3, or from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Burnett Street.

No lane closures are anticipated. Crews will be operating along the shoulder and sidewalk areas. Barricades and signage will be in place where sidewalk closures are necessary.

Use caution where workers and equipment are near traffic flow.

The work is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.

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

This section of roadway is located from Route TT to County Road 511. While work takes place, the road will be open to local traffic only.

Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

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