PADUCAH, Ky. (June 3, 2016) - A contractor for The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans a daytime ramp closure at the Interstate 24 Exit 25 Interchange with the Purchase Parkway on Monday, June 6, 2016. This is part of ongoing reconstruction of the interchange to allow Interstate 69 to be extended southward along the parkway in the future. The I-24 eastbound Exit 25-B ramp to the Purchase Parkway northbound lanes will be closed on Monday between approximately 7:00 a.m., CDT, and 5:00 p.m. This is to prepare for dirt to be excavated and moved from within the existing interchange for use elsewhere on the project. Message boards will be in place directing eastbound I-24 ramp traffic to detour to the US 62 Calvert City Exit 27 Interchange during hours this closure is in place during the day on Monday. This ramp closure should not impact through-traffic on the main line of Interstate 24. This work zone includes a 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 schedules are subject to change due to weather, emergencies and other factors. 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. ###
