As of about 1 p.m., today, a lane and width restriction was removed and two-lane traffic flow has been restored for passenger vehicles and standard pickup trucks. The automated traffic signal used to control alternating flow on the bridge during the project is still in place, but is turned off. The signal tower and signals will be removed by the contractor sometime Friday morning.
Over the last two weeks, the contractor has repaired a pier pedestal and replaced a joint near the west end of the bridge. The work was completed about a day and a half ahead of schedule.
As a reminder, the bridge is currently posted with a strictly enforced three-ton load limit which essentially limits traffic on the bridge to passenger vehicles and unloaded standard pick-up trucks only. An enhanced police presence continues to be maintained to enforce the three-ton load limit and a 35 mph speed limit on the bridge.
Timely traffic advisories for the 12 counties of KYTC Highway District 1 are available by going to www.facebook.com/kytcdistrict1. You do not have to be a Facebook member to access this page.
