Orange Barrel Report April 3
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) Weather permitting, a long-term lane restriction is scheduled to start on Monday, Apr. 13 on KY 121 at mile point 5.25 in Calloway County, as a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) begins work on a bridge replacement project.
The bridge over Blood River, located half a mile west of KY 444/Dunbar Road at New Concord, will be replaced in two phases: first, northbound; then, southbound.
The week of April 13, crews will install temporary railing and barrier wall, along with a temporary traffic signal to control alternating one-lane traffic. Demolition and construction for Phase 1 will follow.
Jim Smith Contracting is serving as the prime contractor.
A lane restriction will remain in place for the duration of the project, with completion expected by summer 2027.
Route N in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located from Route E to County Road 536 near Circle City, Missouri.
Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
