A repair project is about to begin on Interstate 24 in Christian County, which will impact traffic in that area of the 88-mile-marker for several months.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the project will begin on Sunday, March 1, as crews look to repair a five-mile stretch of I-24 in Christian County at the Oak Grove and Tennessee line. During this phase, I-24 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, starting at the 88-mile-marker—traffic from both eastbound and westbound lanes will be shifted to the eastbound side of the interstate, with temporary barrier walls separating opposing traffic.
Due to the lane configuration, the maximum allowable load width will be 14 feet. Vehicles larger than this must use an alternate route.
Folks can detour via I-65 to I-195 to the Western Kentucky Parkway and from there, to I-69 and on to I-24.
The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-August, weather permitting and motorists should expect reduced speeds and possible delays.