The contractor has completed installation of a new join on the eastbound lanes of the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at the Marshall-Livingston County line. The eastbound work zone lane restriction at the 30-mile marker on I-24 was removed around noon, today.
All lanes are open at this location.
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A contractor has established an eastbound work zone on the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at the Marshall-Livingston County Line.
This eastbound work zone has a 16-foot maximum load width and is along I-24 at the 30 mile marker. Initially, all eastbound traffic is moved to the left-hand or passing lane in this work zone.
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 and KY 453 to help reduce delays during peak traffic volume.
This active 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.
All westbound lanes on the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge are open.
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 ft. structures with a 534 ft. main span are also known as the Luther Draffen Bridge. The bridges opened to traffic in 1974. The bridge carries approximately 30,000 vehicles across the Tennessee River in an average day.
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