Motorists on I-24 east and US 68 eastbound between Cadiz and Hopkinsville could encounter some delays this morning as a “superload” makes its way through.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a specialized hauler plans to move a super load along Interstate 24 through parts of Lyon, Caldwell, and Trigg Counties starting at the Eddyville riverport at about 7 a.m.
It will travel KY 93 southbound to the KY 293 Princeton-Eddyville Exit 45 Interchange, then head east on I-24.
Once it enters I-24, the load will move at about 40 miles per hour with a police escort and support vehicles.
Motorists should be alert for this slow-moving load and use appropriate caution. Patience will be required, particularly where the overweight/over-dimensional load is making turns. Motorists who encounter this superload should pay close attention to directions from police escorting the load.
Once the slow-moving support caravan reaches the U.S. 68 Cadiz Exit 65 Interchange, the 960,000-pound superload will head east on U.S. 68 toward Hopkinsville.