Orange Barrel Report February 25

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning lane restrictions on Interstate 24 in Lyon County starting as early as Wednesday, Mar. 4, weather permitting, as part of an interstate asphalt rehab project spanning about 10 miles in Lyon and Caldwell counties.

The project will run from mile points 45.1 to 55.4, between Exit 45 (KY 293) in Lyon County and Exit 56 (KY 139) in Caldwell County. During the first phase, crews will work in Lyon County only, nearer to Exit 45.

For approximately six weeks, motorists should expect one lane in each direction on I-24 in about a five-mile stretch between mile points 45.1 and 50, as crews construct a crossover. Watch for signage and be prepared to shift into the right-hand lanes in the work zone.

Around late April, traffic will shift to the eastbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration using the newly constructed crossover, as both westbound lanes close for full-depth paving. A temporary barrier wall will be in place along the center of the eastbound lanes to safely accommodate two-way traffic.

In the fall, during the next phase of the project, lane restrictions and crossover construction will occur in the next five-mile segment between mile points 50 to 55.4, spanning two counties. In December, work will pause for the winter and resume in spring 2027.

Route M in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform approach work.

This section of the roadway is located from Outer Road and Melrose Street in Scott City, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, April 14 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.