PADUCAH, Ky. (May 25, 2016) - Due to weather conditions, a contractor for The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) was unable to install a temporary barrier wall along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Marshall County as planned on Tuesday. To avoid the potential for traffic delays during the Memorial Day holiday driving period, the contractor has moved the nighttime barrier wall installation to Wednesday, June 1. The contractor plans to restrict I-24 eastbound traffic to one lane starting at approximately 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 1st, where traffic from Purchase Parkway Exit 52-A northbound merges with I-24 eastbound traffic at Exit 25 in Calvert City. The contractor will be erecting a temporary concrete barrier along the eastbound shoulder of I-24 from mile point 25.3 to mile point 25.6 during the overnight hours of June 1st. The work should be completed by 6 a.m., CDT, on Thursday, June 2nd. Motorists should use appropriate caution as equipment, flaggers, and construction personnel will be along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow during the installation process. Some minor delays are possible during the movement and placement of equipment to facilitate the overnight work. The temporary barrier wall along the eastbound shoulder of I-24 is to prepare for maintenance of traffic during construction of a new overpass as part of ongoing I-69 corridor upgrades at the I-24 Exit 25 Interchange. As a reminder, this work zone includes a strictly enforced 55 mile per hour speed limit with an enhanced enforcement presence and double fines for citations. Jim Smith Contracting of Grand Rivers is the prime contractor on the $37.8 million interchange reconstruction project. The new I-24/I-69 Calvert City interchange has a target completion date of July 1, 2018. All work is subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the contractor. Dial 511, log on to 511.ky.gov or download the WAZE app for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Timely traffic advisories for the 12 counties of KYTC Highway District 1 are available by going to www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1<http://www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1>. You do not have to be a Facebook member to access this page.
