I-75 bridge deck restoration begins Tuesday, Oct. 3 in Whitley County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 Office advises motorists lane closures will take place on I-75 southbound at mile point 14.56 in Whitley County beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, until Tuesday, Oct. 17. Northbound lane closures will occur at a later date following the completion of the southbound bridge deck overlays.

Driving lanes will be reduced to 10-feet wide across the bridge with a temporary barrier wall placed on the bridge deck. Wide loads will not be permitted past exit 15 in the southbound direction. Detour signage is in place.

The speed limit will be reduced to 55 miles per hour and double fines will be strictly enforced in the project area.

Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage, road crews and other drivers. The work is dependent on weather conditions. The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following District 11 on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.