A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is nearing completion of work along the westbound lanes of the Interstate 24 Tennessee River Bridge at the Marshall-Livingston County Line.
At this time, all westbound traffic is moved to the right-hand or driving lane lane in this work zone for joint replacement work on the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge near the 30-mile marker.
Starting about noon on Tuesday, April 18, the contractor will transition this work zone to the eastbound lanes of I-24. The concrete barrier wall will have to be moved from the westbound lanes over to the eastbound lanes through the afternoon. Some delays are possible as the work zone is transitioned to the eastbound side.
Once this move is completed on Tuesday, afternoon both westbound lanes will be open and eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Initially, all eastbound traffic will move to the left-hand or passing lane in the work zone.
Starting about noon, Tuesday, eastbound motorists on I-24 should be alert for slowing and merging traffic as they approach the 30 mile marker. This is along I-24 just west of the KY 453 Grand Rivers Exit 31 Interchange and about 5 miles east of the I-24/Purchase Parkway Exit 25 Interchange work zone.
During heavy spring break traffic, some eastbound delays are possible during peak travel periods, particularly on Fridays. Local commuters should consider a self-detour via US 62 to help reduce delays during peak traffic volume.
This work zone includes a concrete barrier wall for the safety of workers and the public.
Appropriate caution is required where equipment, flaggers and maintenance personnel are along the roadway in close proximity to traffic flow.
Judy Harp Contracting is the prime contractor on this deck expansion joint replacement project. Work on the eastbound bridge is expected to take about 30 to 40 days to complete, weather permitting.
The Interstate 24 Tennessee River Bridge is a twin tied arch suspension structure at I-24 milepoint 29.352 at the Marshall-Livingston County Line.
The 2,017-foot structures with a 534-foot main span are also known as the Luther Draffen Bridge. The bridges opened to traffic in 1974. The bridge carries about 30,000 vehicles across the Tennessee River in an average day.
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