Motorists traveling eastbound on Interstate 24 from Paducah need to be aware of a lane restriction at the Tennessee River Bridge at the 30 mile marker. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says eastbound traffic has been restricted due to a maintenance issue with a finger joint. He says the lane restriction is expected to be in place for an extended period until the joint can be replaced.
Todd indicates a contract for replacement of the joint is scheduled for bidding next month.
He notes several bolts have sheared off the joint creating a hazard to vehicles traveling in the right-hand or driving lane, requiring all traffic to move to the left-hand or passing lane at this site.
Eastbound motorists should be alert for slowing and merging traffic near the lane restriction. Todd says some traffic delays are possible during peak travel periods, especially Friday and weekends during the busy spring break travel period.
To reduce potential for delays, Todd says eastbound motorists on I-24 may choose to self-detour around the lane restriction via US 62 and KY 453 between I-24 Exit 27 at Calvert City and I-24 Exit 31 at Grand Rivers.
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