Work will begin on Interstate 24 in Lyon County this week, as part of an asphalt rehabilitation project that will span roughly 10 miles in Lyon and Caldwell Counties.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, lane restrictions will be in place to allow for work to be conducted between mile points 45 and 55, from Exit 45 in Lyon County to Exit 56 in Caldwell County. During the first phase, crews will work in Lyon County only, nearer to Exit 45.
Work is expected to take roughly six-weeks, weather permitting, and motorists should expect one lane to be restricted in each direction during that time. Around late April, traffic will shift to the eastbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration using the newly constructed crossover, as both westbound lanes close for full-depth paving. A temporary barrier wall will be placed along the center of the eastbound lanes to safely accommodate two-way traffic.
The work zone will have a reduced speed limit of 55 mph and an enhanced police presence.