District 3 traffic impact report for August 13 through August 17

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 7:10am — Diane Dyer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Aug. 10, 2018) – The expected traffic impacts in District 3 for August 13 through August 17 are listed below. All work is subject to change. For more information checkout the new GoKY.ky.gov. Follow District 3 on Twitter @kytcdistrict3 and Facebook @kytcdistrict3.

Natcher Parkway

Warren County between exit 6 and exit 7 - Major traffic impacts continue between exit 6 US 31-W Nashville Road and exit 7 US 68 Russellville Road. The Natcher Parkway is down to one lane in both directions in this section. The entrance ramps to the parkway will be a stop condition. Motorists must stop before entering the parkway. Motorists are urged to use caution. The project consists of extending several ramps on both interchanges, widening the bridge over the railroad track, bridge overlays and several other upgrades. This section is expected to be under construction until the end of the year. Wide loads of more than 10 feet must detour and are not allowed to travel on the Natcher Parkway between exit 6 and exit 7.

Butler County from the 34 to the 37 mile point – The parkway will be reduced to one lane in both directions as a pavement rehab project progresses. From mile point 22 to the 23 mile point the parkway will be reduced to one lane in the northbound direction. The speed limit has been lowered to 55 mph in these areas.

Butler County between exit 29 and 36 - The Natcher Parkway will be down to one lane with wide load restrictions in both directions between exit 29 and exit 36 in Butler County beginning Monday, August 6. Wide loads will be restricted to 10 feet or less. Any wide load more than 10 feet will need to detour at exit 29 for northbound and exit 36 for southbound.

The restriction is expected to remain in place for a month or longer. The restriction is necessary as crews are working on a Natcher Parkway rehab project to repair and resurface the roadway in this section.

Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway

(Barren/ Metcalfe Counties) - Work is to continue on a bridge maintenance contract on various bridges along the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. The work will consist of cleaning, painting and applying a concrete coating to 28 bridges along the parkway. Expect lane closures to be in place at various bridges along the parkway and on the routes that pass beneath.

Allen County

· KY 98 Brownsford Road- Work will continue on the KY 98 realignment project in the Durham Springs area. Majority of the work will still take place off the roadway and have little impact on Ky 98 traffic. Stewart Road in Allen County will remain closed as part of the re-alignment project is expected to reopen at the end of August. The roadway will still be accessible for property access.

· KY 98 and KY 621-Crews will continue working on a bridge maintenance contract that will address three bridges over Barren River Lake in the Brownsford area. Temporary signals will be install and have traffic down to one lane across the bridges during working hours, the signals will be removed and traffic restored to normal outside of working hours. Motorist should expect small delays in the area due to the temporary signals during working hours.

Barren County

· US 31-E North L. Roger Wells Road – Contractors are expected to work on a preventative maintenance resurfacing project that will extend north from South Fork Road (KY 2207) to Lexington Drive. The work for this project will be primarily completed at night between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Flaggers and/or lane closures will be present to maintain traffic through the nighttime working hours.

· KY 255 Park City Bon Ayr Road– Contractors are expected to work on resurfacing project along KY 255 between US 68 extending north to the CSX railroad overpass, a distance of 4.98 miles. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

· KY 921 Thomerson Park Road– Contractors are expected to work on resurfacing project that along KY 921 between KY 87 extending north to KY 249, a distance of 3.83 miles. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

Butler County

KY 79 Russellville Road from the Logan/Butler County line extending to KY 3182 Richland Road - Maintenance crews will begin drainage repairs along this section of roadway. Motorists should anticipate a one-lane roadway controlled by flaggers and use caution through this work zone.

KY 340 Brooklyn Road (Mile point 1-3) - A section from Adam Flener Road to T. Amos Road is open to traffic. A contractor will continue finish work with traffic controlled by flaggers when working.

KY 340 Oak Ridge Road (Mile point 10-11) - A section between Brandon Road and Dockery Ridge Road is open to traffic. A contractor will continue finish work with traffic controlled by flaggers when working.

KY 1117 Provo Road - A section from mile point 8.3-8.5 is open to traffic. A contractor will continue finish work with traffic controlled by flaggers when working.

Edmonson County

South Main St. KY 70/101 – Contractors are expected to work on preventative maintenance project along KY 70/101 between Washington St. (KY 2184) extending east to Brownsville Road (KY 3021), a distance of 0.66 miles. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

Chalybeate Road KY 101 – Contractors are expected to work on preventative maintenance project along KY 101 from the Warren County line extending north towards KY 743, a distance of 0.424 miles. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

Logan County

US 431 Lewisburg Road from KY 3519 extending to the Muhlenberg County line - Maintenance crews will perform drainage repairs ahead of resurfacing this 10 mile section of road. Motorists should anticipate a one lane roadway controlled by flaggers and use caution through this work zone.

US 68/KY 80 between mile points 20-25 - A resurfacing project near Auburn in Logan County is expected to begin next week. The project will resurface US 68/KY 80 along that entire stretch of roadway along with turn lanes and intersections. We expect the project to take a couple weeks to complete depending on weather. Motorists should expect lane closures and need to use caution while traveling in the area during resurfacing. The speed limit will be lowered to 55 mph when the project starts. Signs and message boards are being placed ahead of time to warn motorists.

Metcalfe County

US 68 Greensburg Road - Contractors are expected to continue work on a shoulder improvement project that will improve roadside features and replace drainage structures on US 68. The project is 7.5 miles in length and begins at KY 1243 extending east to KY 70. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

KY 163 Tompkinsville Road - Contractors are expected to work on a project that will replace the bridge and approaches over Rogers Creek.The project is 0.5 miles in length and begins at Robertson Shaw Road extending north to Radford Martin Road. Motorists should be prepared for occasional delays due to flagging as earthwork operations resume.

KY 745 Mell Ridge Road - Contractors are expected to begin work on a preventative maintenance project that will improve roadside features and replace drainage structures on KY 745. The project is 5.1 miles in length and begins at US 68 extending north to the Green County line. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic through the work zone.

Monroe County

Construction of the Tompkinsville Bypass will continue. Folks in the community will notice signs placed in advance of the construction zones. Since it is a new route, most of the construction will take place away from traffic; however, as construction progresses, some traffic impacts will occur particularly at intersections. Notice will be given as these impacts happen throughout the course of the project. Cloyd Road has been closed to through traffic indefinitely.

Simpson County

US 31-W Nashville Road- Beginning Sunday night crews will be present to begin milling and paving operations from the southern intersection of KY 1008 to Broadway Street. All paving and milling activities will take place at night from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will continue to be present during the day working on reconstructing sidewalk ramps but most work will take place off of the roadway. Motorist should use caution while traveling in the area especially at night.

KY 100 west from KY 1008 to Logan County line- Crews will be present to continue work on a resurfacing and curve improvement project in the area. Work will continue on pipe replacements and excavation for the project. Flaggers will be used at various stages of the project and motorist should use caution when traveling the area.

Todd County

US 41 Dixie Bee Line Highway from KY 346 extending to the Christian County line - Contract crews will continue asphalt resurfacing along this 12 mile section of roadway. Motorists should anticipate a one-lane roadway controlled by flaggers and use caution through this work zone.

KY 1753 Elkton Trenton Road from KY 104 extending to KY 181 - Maintenance crews will continue drainage repairs along this section of roadway. Motorists should anticipate a one lane roadway controlled by flaggers and use caution through this work zone.

Warren County

KY 2926 Old Scottsville Road – Prep work has started to a complete resurfacing project on the entire route of KY 2936 Old Scottsville Road.

KY 884 Three Springs Road from KY 242 to KY 240 – Prep work for resurfacing KY 884 Three Springs Road between KY 242 and KY 240 is expected to begin.