News Item #1654

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1:

Traffic Shift Oct. 23 on U.S. 51 in Hickman Co., South of Clinton, for Phase 2 of Bridge Replacement
Work zone is between KY 1529 and Fulton County Line

PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2026) – Later today, Friday, Oct. 23, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) contractor plans to shift traffic to the other lane on U.S. 51 at mile point 2.4 in Hickman County, as work begins on Phase 2 of a bridge replacement project. Please watch for flaggers and use caution.

The bridge over Cane Creek, located south of Clinton between KY 1529 and the Hickman-Fulton County Line, is being replaced.

For the duration of the project, traffic is restricted to one lane and controlled by a temporary traffic signal, allowing vehicles to alternate through the work zone. There is also a 11-foot lane width restriction.

The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

Original advisory below.
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PADUCAH, Ky. (July 8, 2026) – Motorists should expect a lane restriction on U.S. 51 at mile point 2.4 in Hickman County, starting today, July 8, as a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) begins work on a bridge replacement project.

An 11-foot lane width restriction will also be in effect for the duration of the project.

The bridge over Cane Creek, located between KY 1529 and the Hickman-Fulton County Line, will be replaced in two phases.

Crews will begin by installing temporary railing and barrier wall, along with a temporary traffic signal to control alternating one-lane traffic. Demolition and construction for Phase 1 will follow.

Jim Smith Contracting is serving as the prime contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the work zone.