News Item #1686

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1:

Milling and Paving Work Scheduled Nov. 13-20 in U.S. 60 Work Zone Near KY 305 in McCracken County
Use caution

PADUCAH, Ky. (Nov. 13, 2026) – A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will be milling today and Monday, Nov. 16, in the work zone along U.S. 60 in McCracken County between mile points 5.9 and 6.6, which includes the KY 305 and Rickman Road intersections.

Construction is underway to convert the intersection at U.S. 60 and KY 305 to a Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT), which improves safety by eliminating left turns and through movements from the minor street. The design simplifies decision-making for motorists by allowing them to focus on one direction of oncoming traffic at a time, reducing potential conflict points and the risk of serious crashes.

Paving will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and is expected to last until Friday, Nov. 20. Pavement striping and electrical work will follow.

Motorists should continue to expect one-lane traffic in the work zone. Watch for signs and use caution. Speed limits have been reduced to 45 mph approaching the work zone and 35 mph within the construction area.

All work is weather-dependent.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Earlier: Expect Delays Next Week as Traffic Signal Is Removed at U.S. 60 & KY 305 in McCracken County