Orange Barrel Report July 6
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to implement overnight lane restrictions and intermittent rolling roadblocks July 6-8 along Interstate 69 in Marshall County to facilitate roadway equipment installation.
The work zone locations and current schedule are as follows:
Monday, July 6: I-69 near mile point 50, south of Exit 51. It will impact northbound traffic only.
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 7 & 8: I-69 near mile point 41.6, north of the U.S. 641 Spur. It will impact northbound traffic on Tuesday, and southbound traffic on Wednesday.
Expect overnight lane restrictions and intermittent rolling roadblocks, when slowed or stopped traffic is likely, between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly. All work is weather dependent.
Law enforcement will be on-site to assist with traffic control. Please use caution in the work zone.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge connecting Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill., until further notice for the safety of the traveling public.
A special inspection is being performed after a citizen reported a noticeable change to the bridge deck. Inspectors are on scene to evaluate the bridge span.
Following inspection, engineers will determine if the bridge is safe to reopen to traffic.
Motorists should detour via the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge between Paducah and Metropolis at the Kentucky-Illinois State Line.
Please note: The I-24 Ohio River Bridge is reduced to one lane in each direction, in a head-to-head pattern carrying traffic in the westbound lanes. A bridge rehab project, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation, is underway. A 10-foot, 6-inch lane width restriction is in effect.
Route AA in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.
This section of roadway is located from County Road 807 to County Road 544.
Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
