U.S. 60 is now open at the Crittenden-Union County Line. Floodwaters had temporarily closed the highway last night just west of the Tradewater River Bridge between Marion and Sullivan.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet personnel worked through the night hauling and compacting gravel fill to raise the road above threatening flood waters. In spite of heavy rain that buffeted the area, crews were able to reopen the highway to one of lane traffic about 5 a.m., this morning.
Flaggers will control one-lane traffic flow across the 150 yard long section through the day.
Engineers tentatively plan to close U.S. 60 again tonight and continue working on it to stay ahead of rising flood waters.
Due to the Tradewater River floodwaters already covering other crossings on secondary highways in the area, there is no practical detour for this section of U.S. 60.
