Additional lane restrictions in place as work begins on I-24 asphalt project

Work is about to begin in earnest along a five-mile stretch of I-24 in Christian County, and motorists need to be aware of strict lane restrictions in the area of the 89-mile-marker.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, westbound Interstate 24 will be reduced to one lane near the 93 mile point, and will then cross over to the eastbound side of the roadway at around the 92 mile point. East and west bound lanes will share the eastbound side of the interstate between the 92 and 88 mile points. Access to the Exit 89 ramp will be maintained.

The traffic pattern will be in place starting April 1 through the end of July.

This is to allow for a big project that will see both westbound lanes from the 93-mile-point to the 88-mile points rebuilt from the road base up. Right now, that section is currently concrete, but is set to be replaced by asphalt pavement.

This project will also include resurfacing of the westbound I-24 bridge over West Fork Red River. Due to the lane configuration, the maximum allowable load width will be 14 feet. Over-dimensional vehicles exceeding this width restriction must use an alternate route.

The project as a whole will hopefully be completed by mid-August, weather permitting.