Thursday, August 5, 2010

Bridge restrictions ease after fair events

IN SMITHLAND

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to temporarily ease the width restrictions on the U.S. 60 Cumberland River Bridge at Smithland this weekend to accommodate the Livingston County Fair.

The bridge has a travel width restriction for an ongoing deck rehabilitation project. The work zone has been restricted to vehicles no more than 10-feet wide from 6 a.m., to 6 p.m., during the week, then restricted to vehicles no more than 7.5-feet wide overnight and on weekends.

This Friday and Saturday night, the work zone will temporarily allow vehicles up to 10 feet pass at night. Once the fair events are complete, the zone will return to the previously restrictions.