Road Work Continues Across Western Kentucky

PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) — Drivers across western Kentucky should prepare for extended travel delays and detours this month as construction and maintenance continue throughout Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1.

KYTC says several bridge replacement projects, realignment improvements, mobile equipment caravans, and road closures are underway to improve long-term safety and pavement conditions across Ballard, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg Counties.

Many of the work zones include width restrictions, reduced speed limits, and temporary access changes — making attention to new signage critical for motorists in both rural and high-traffic corridors.

County-by-County Expanded Overview

Ballard County

A temporary diversion near MP 1 on U.S. 60 and planned closures along KY 473/Gage Road are part of the U.S. 60 realignment project near Kevil, expected to last until November 7, 2026. New speed limits in these areas are set at 35–45 mph.

Carlisle County

One-lane traffic continues near MP 1.7 along U.S. 51 north of Arlington. Crews are building a new, wider, and stronger bridge with restricted access to Railroad Street. Work is expected to wrap up by April 30, 2026.

KY 1203 remains closed for a Gray Creek bridge replacement, with completion targeted by late December.

Crittenden County

Construction crews are currently pouring the deck for the brand-new Crooked Creek Bridge on KY 387/Dam 50 Road. Once complete, access to KY 91 will reopen for local residents impacted along a 3-mile stretch of the roadway. Nearby, KY 2123 is also closed for Caney Fork bridge replacement, expected to finish mid-November.

Fulton County

Multiple closures continue due to slides and structurally unsafe bridges, including:

• KY 94/E. Carroll Street in Hickman (no thru traffic)
• KY 1128 bridge over Mud Creek
• KY 1907 bridge over Little Bayou de Chien
• KY 2140 and KY 1282 bridge projects wrapping by mid-November

A mobile striping convoy is also repainting lanes along Interstate 69, reducing speeds to 55 mph in work zones through the end of November.

Graves County

Three bridge projects — including along KY 1485, KY 1748, and KY 339 — are pushing toward end-of-year openings, pending guardrail shipments. KY 1382 is undergoing bridge rehabilitation with similar completion timing.

The Interstate 69 micro-paving striping caravan continues into northern Graves County.

Hickman County

KY 780 and KY 123 are closed for bridge replacement projects scheduled to wrap up around late November.

Marshall County

Major work extends into mid-2026 on KY 402 at the Clarks River Bridge, a key link for commuters and regional commercial travel. KY 2595 also remains closed for bridge construction to be completed by mid-November.

McCracken County

Drivers should expect:

• Lane shifts and width limits on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge
• Eastbound U.S. 60 lane closures near Allen Lane and High Street
• Continued U.S. 60 speed restrictions connected to the Ballard/McCracken realignment project

KY 787 also remains closed for a bridge replacement south of U.S. 68.

Trigg County

KY 124 is shut down between KY 139 and Line Street as the state realigns the intersection — including:

• Utility relocation
• Storm drainage upgrades
• Full roadway reconstruction

Completion is anticipated by year-end.

Why These Projects Matter — Added Context

KYTC District 1 continues to modernize critical infrastructure for:
Safer rural bridge crossings
Smoother freight movement through river-connected counties
Improved resilience against flooding and slope failures
Better statewide connectivity for communities and industry

Western Kentucky’s aging bridges — many 50+ years old — are being replaced with wider, heavier-load-rated structures that support agriculture and commercial trucking.

Stay Updated

Travelers can find the most recent lane closure announcements and detour maps at:
Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1

Originally reported by Mike Mohundro in WSIL.