PADUCAH, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2026) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations in District 1:

Ballard County
Part of the new U.S. 60 alignment in Ballard and McCracken counties has opened to traffic. Expect various traffic shifts as construction continues; use caution. Old U.S. 60 is blocked just west of E. Clarkline Road in Kevil until project completion, which is expected in November. NOTE: KY 995/Rice Springs Road is temporarily blocked at old U.S. 60 until mid-September as crews construct the connection to the new U.S. 60 alignment.

Calloway County
Lane restriction in effect on KY 121 at MP 5.25, near New Concord, for the construction of a new bridge. One lane traffic with alternating flow and an 11-foot width restriction. Construction in two phases: northbound; then, southbound. Estimated project completion is summer 2027.

Carlisle County
Lane restriction in effect on U.S. 51 at MP 4.4, south of Bardwell, for the construction of a new bridge. One lane traffic with alternating flow and a 10.5-foot width restriction. Construction in two phases. Estimated project completion by the end of the year, weather permitting.

Crittenden County
KY 654 is closed at MP 4.18 for a bridge replacement project. This is southeast of U.S. 60 at Mattoon. Estimated project completion is around mid-September, weather permitting.

Fulton County
KY 1099/7th St. is closed at MP 2.26, at its intersection with KY 125/Union City Highway in Hickman, for construction of a new box culvert. Marked detour via KY 1463. Traffic diversion on KY 125 at this intersection. Overall estimated project completion is November.

KY 94/E. Carroll Street is closed due to a slide near MP 12.7 in the city of Hickman. The roadway is closed to thru traffic.

KY 1907/Swamp Root Road is closed at MP 1.727 at the Little Bayou de Chien Bridge. KY 1907 connects KY 94 and KY 781 northeast of the Cayce community.

Graves County
Lane restrictions in effect on I-69, part of a 15-mile asphalt rehab project from mile point 24.9 to 40.1, near Exit 25 (U.S. 45) at Mayfield to south of Exit 41 (U.S. 641 Spur) at Benton. Reduced speed limit of 55 mph in the work zone. Estimated project completion is Nov. 15, 2026.

KY 1748 is closed at MP 0.12 at the Obion Creek Bridge, located between KY 339 and Oldham Lane, east of Wingo. Construction is underway to replace the bridge. Estimated project completion is around mid-September, weather permitting.

KY 408 is closed at MP 1.8, just west of KY 339. Construction is underway to replace the bridge over Goose Creek. Estimated project completion is around the end of April 2027.

U.S. 45 is closed at MP 1.8, about a mile north of Water Valley, for the construction of a new bridge over Jackson Creek. Estimated project completion is by the end of the year, weather permitting.

Hickman County
Lane restriction in effect on U.S. 51 at MP 2.4, located between KY 1529 and the Hickman-Fulton County Line, for the construction of a new bridge. One lane traffic with alternating flow and an 11-ft. width restriction. Construction in two phases. Estimated project completion by the end of July 2027.

Lyon County
Lane restrictions in effect on I-24 near Exit 45 (KY 293), between MP 45.1 and 50. Reduced speed limit of 55 mph in the work zone. Traffic shifted to head-to-head in EB lanes using a crossover. First phase of 10-mile asphalt rehab project between Exit 45 in Lyon County and Exit 56 in Caldwell County. Estimated project completion is Nov. 15, 2027.

Marshall County
55 mph work zone in effect on I-24 between the Exit 27/U.S. 62 interchange and the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge (MP 26.50 to 29.352) to reinforce bridge shoulders. Nighttime (9 PM-6 AM) detours are possible between Exits 31 and 27 to facilitate the work; follow signs and use caution. Estimated project completion is fall 2026.

Lane restrictions in effect on I-69, part of a 15-mile asphalt rehab project from mile point 24.9 to 40.1, near Exit 25 (U.S. 45) at Mayfield to south of Exit 41 (U.S. 641 Spur) at Benton. Reduced speed limit of 55 mph in the work zone. Estimated project completion is Nov. 15, 2026.

McCracken County
Lane restrictions in effect on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge between Paducah and Metropolis until Oct. 13 for Phase 2 of a bridge rehab project. One lane in each direction; 10.5-foot lane width restriction. Reduced speed limit of 55 mph in the work zone.

Part of the new U.S. 60 alignment in Ballard and McCracken counties has opened to traffic. Expect various traffic shifts as construction continues; use caution. Old U.S. 60 is blocked just west of E. Clarkline Road in Kevil until project completion, which is expected in November. NOTE: KY 995/Rice Springs Road is temporarily blocked at old U.S. 60 until mid-September as crews construct the connection to the new U.S. 60 alignment.

Work zone lane restrictions along U.S. 45x/Washington Street/Kentucky Avenue between 28th and 3rd streets (MP 0-2.11) for a resurfacing and roadway reconfiguration project. Paving is completed; thermo striping work is next. Overall estimated project completion is around mid-September, weather permitting.

Lane restriction in effect on eastbound U.S. 60/U.S. 62 railroad overpass bridge near mile point 19.2, between Pugh Road and Fuller Lane. 12-foot width restriction. Repair work is underway. No additional traffic impacts expected during repairs.

KY 787/Bryant Ford Road is closed at MP 1.56 due to the closure of a bridge. This is located south of U.S. 68, between Powers Road and Bypass Road. NOTE: This bridge replacement project is currently in the design phase; no estimate yet for letting or construction start date.

Lane restrictions in effect on U.S. 60 from MP 5.9-6.6, near KY 305 and Rickman Road in McCracken County. Reduced speed limit of 35 and 45 mph in and approaching the work zone. Converting intersection to an RCUT. NOTE: The center of the intersection is currently blocked. No left turns, use designated U-turn crossovers to access KY 305. Estimated project completion is around the end of the year, weather permitting.

U.S. 68 is closed at MP 1 at the I-24 Exit 16 interchange. No through traffic and on- and off-ramps closed in both directions. Converting intersection to a roundabout. Estimated project completion is around the end of October, weather permitting.

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MP stands for Mile Point(s). Mile points can be located on the KYTC general highway map at https://maps.kytc.ky.gov/generalhighway/.

This list includes many of the significant work zones and highway closures around the region. Information on short-term work zones or maintenance activities may not appear on this list. For the latest traffic updates and postings of more detailed info on these work zones and others, please go to Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1.

District 1 is responsible for 2,852 miles of highway in Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken and Trigg counties.