Kentucky
Kentucky motorists advised of lane closures; ferry reopens
PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky transportation officers are advising motorists of lane closures on Interstate 75 and state highways throughout this coming week.
The Kentucky Transportation Cupboard additionally says the Dorena-Hickman Ferry connecting the state with Missouri throughout the Mississippi River has resumed working.
Officers mentioned ramp adjustments are deliberate for I-75 exit 15 in Whitley County starting Monday for pavement initiatives. The southbound exit ramp can be closed and is anticipated to reopen July 10.
The cupboard additionally mentioned that bridge inspections will happen on U.S. Freeway 119 on the four-lane bridge over KY 160 and Looney Creek in Harlan County on Tuesday. Closures can be in impact for the appropriate lane.
In the meantime, officers mentioned the Dorena-Hickman Ferry resumed working Friday after it was quickly closed attributable to sand blocking the Missouri Touchdown. It was quickly closed on Thursday.
Missouri and Kentucky are usually not instantly linked by a highway or bridge, so the ferry crossing is the one direct route between the 2 states.