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U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge reopens to traffic

The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge that stretches from Wickliffe to Cairo, Illinois, reopened to traffic Friday afternoon. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the bridge closed earlier in the month for repairs and has since been deemed safe for motor vehicle traffic; all lanes are now open. However, the bridge is set to have daily lane restrictions from Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, for an inspection. […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 61

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Eggners Ferry Bridge to have lane restrictions for bridge inspection

The Eggners Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake in Aurora is set to have lane restrictions starting at 8 a.m. on July 14 for a bridge inspection. During the lane restrictions, KYTC crews will use an under-bridge inspection vehicle and climbers to complete the inspection. The cabinet advises that motorists should be alert for signs in the area noting the lane restrictions. The inspection is set to be completed at 3p.m. […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 9

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Eggners Ferry Bridge to have lane restrictions for bridge inspection

The Eggners Ferry Bridge over Kentucky Lake in Aurora is set to have lane restrictions starting at 8 a.m. on July 14 for a bridge inspection. During the lane restrictions, KYTC crews will use an under-bridge inspection vehicle and climbers to complete the inspection. The cabinet advises that motorists should be alert for signs in the area noting the lane restrictions. The inspection is set to be completed at 3p.m. […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 8

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I-24 in Lyon County to have nighttime restrictions for surfacing project

A part of Interstate 24 in Lyon County is set to have nighttime closures while a micro-resurfacing project is underway. I-24 between the Cumberland River Bridge and Exit 45 will have restrictions from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Micro-paving work on the eastbound lanes will begin Monday night and then by Wednesday night work could transition to the westbound lanes. A 55 MPH speed limit will be set in the […]

todayJuly 28, 2025 1

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Portion of I-24 to be restricted in Lyon County Wednesday night

A portion of Interstate 24 westbound in Lyon County is set to be restricted to one lane Wednesday night while an overhead PrePass antenna is replaced. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the right westbound lane if I-24 will be closed at mile point 36.6 near the Kuttawa weigh station. Traffic is set to be restricted from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday. Motorists are advised to be cautious […]

todayJune 9, 2025 3

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KYTC blocks I-24 lane at Trigg-Christian County line for repairs

One of the eastbound lanes on Interstate 24 between the 69- and 70-mile marker near the Trigg-Christian County line was blocked Tuesday morning for repairs. The lane will be blocked while engineers assess damage to the lane and make repairs to a concrete slab. Since damages are still being assessed, there is not an estimated time yet for the duration of the repair project.

todayApril 15, 2025 6

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Flooding, road closure update as of Monday morning, April 14

High water signs have been placed at the following locations in KYTC Districts 1 and 2: ***This list only includes routes maintained by the state, and not city and county roadways. Caldwell CountyKY 126 at the 4.7 mile point (Sims Rd) KY 128 between the 3.3-3.4 mile points at Ray Martin Rd KY 139 Cadiz Rd between the 4.4-4.8 mile point at Glass Lake KY 1272 entire route between the 0-3.3 mile pointKY […]

todayApril 14, 2025 3

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