Lane closures and traffic shifts on U.S. 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge in Marshall County starting Monday, April 22nd

Lane closures and traffic shifts on U.S. 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge in Marshall County starting Monday, April 22nd

Necessary to allow crews to apply waterproofing epoxy

As a reminder, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures and traffic shifts on the U.S. 68 Eggners Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake in Marshall County as part of a two-month project to apply a waterproofing epoxy starting Monday, April 22, 2019,

The project will progress in six phases and is expected to be complete by Saturday, June 22.

Phase 1 – Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the eastbound bridge.

Phase 2 – Friday, April 26 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.

Phase 3 – Sunday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the westbound bridge.

Phase 4 – Friday, May 3 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.

Phase 5 – Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the eastbound bridge.

Phase 6 – Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the westbound bridge.

During the 18-24 hour closures of U.S. 68-Kentucky Lake Bridge, motorists are advised to detour via U.S. 68 to Interstate 24. Motorists should expect delays and avoid the route if possible. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

All work is subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Traffic information for the District 1 counties is also available at KYTCDistrict1 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict1.