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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases updated traffic impact report

Jun 9, 2023 | 6:47 PM
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BOWLING GREEN – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for June 9 through June 16 are listed below. All work is subject to change.

Interstate 65

  • A project to resurface I-65 will create multiple lane closures on various days and nights beginning next week. The preparation phase of the project is expected to create daytime lane closures. The single-lane closures will start in the northbound direction near the 43 mile marker. Nighttime double lane closures are also expected between mile markers 46 and 48 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should use caution and expect slowed and stopped traffic in the area.

Louie B. Nunn-Cumberland Expressway

  • A project to resurface the Louie B. Nunn-Cumberland Expressway from I-65 (mile point 0.0) to near the KY 1297 bridge (mile point 9.3) is expected to continue. Motorists should expect delays and lane closures. Please slow down, avoid distracted driving, and obey all signage.

Allen County

  • KY 1147 (mile points 0.0 to 4.9) – Crews will be working on resurfacing in this section of roadway. Delays should be expected. Please use caution as workers will be in the area.
  • KY 1533 (mile points 0.0 to 2.7) – Crews will be working on resurfacing in this section of roadway. Delays should be expected. Please use caution as workers will be in the area.

Barren County

  • KY 685 (mile points 0 to 5.3) – Resurfacing on this section of the roadway is expected to begin. Flaggers and lane closures should be expected.
  • KY 90 – Paving prep work will continue from KY 839 to the Metcalfe County line with resurfacing set to begin when the prep work is finished. Delays should be expected.

Butler County

  • KY 1153 (mile points 0.0 to 4.8) – A project to resurface in this section is expected to being. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays.

Edmonson County

  • KY 743 (mile points 0.0 to 3.9) – Resurfacing is expected to begin on this section of KY 163. Motorists should expect lane closures and flaggers.

Logan County

  • U.S. 79 (mile points 2.9 to 4.7) – Motorists should expect one-lane traffic with temporary traffic signals at the bridges over Vicks Branch and Whippoorwill Creek. The lane closures are a part of new bridge construction in this area. The lane closures are expected to be in place through summer. The speed limit has been lowered to 45 mph. A width restriction of 10 feet is also in place.
  • KY 79 (mile point 2.7) – A project to overlay the bridge deck at the bridge over Mud River is expected to start next week. A temporary traffic signal will be in place.

Metcalfe County

  • KY 163 (mile points 7.3 to 11.2) – Resurfacing is expected to begin on this section of KY 163. Motorists should expect lane closures and flaggers.

Monroe County

  • KY 2468 (mile points 0.0 to 2.5) – Shoulder work is expected to continue in this area. Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations.
  • KY 2441 (mile points 0.0 to 3.0) – Shoulder work is expected to continue in this area. Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations.

Simpson County

  • KY 100 – A major road rehabilitation project is expected to create a long-term road closure in a section of KY 100 West Cedar Street in Simpson County beginning Monday, June 12. The closure on KY 100 will be between KY 1008 McLendon Road and High Street.
  • KY 1171 (mile point 3.2) – A project to overlay the bridge deck at the bridge over West Fork Drakes Creek is expected to start next week. A temporary traffic signal will be in place.

Todd County

  • U.S. 79 (mile points 1.6 to 2.5) – Crews will be working on earthwork operations and bridge work. The speed has been reduced to 45 mph in this section. Please use caution and expect delays with flagging operations.

Warren County

  • KY 1083 – (mile point 0 to 3.9) – Drainage improvements continue and the roadway will down to one lane with flaggers from U.S. 68 Russellville Road to Galloway Mills Road from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm during the week.
  • KY 101 (mile points 9.1 to 11.6) – Resurfacing is expected to continue on this section of KY 101. Please expect lane closures and flaggers.
  • KY 101 (mile points 0.0 to 3.8) – Resurfacing is expected to continue on this section of KY 101. Please expect lane closures and flaggers.
  • U.S. 231 Morgantown Road (mile point 22) – A project to overlay the bridge deck is expected to start next week. A temporary traffic signal will be in place.