Inspection work planned
(AURORA, Ky.) (July 7, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is planning lane restrictions on the U.S. 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake at Aurora, starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 for a scheduled inspection.
Lane restrictions will be in place July 14 through July 17. Crews will use an under-bridge inspection vehicle (UBIV) and climbers to perform a thorough, hands-on inspection.
Motorists should be alert for signage and trucks with arrow boards guiding traffic to shift into the open lane.
Lane restrictions are expected to be lifted by about 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, weather permitting.
Use caution where workers and equipment are along the roadway near traffic flow.
The Eggners Ferry Bridge is located at U.S. 68 Marshall County mile point 28.146 and Trigg County mile point 0.0. The bridge serves as the western entrance to The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area.
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