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Ohio River Bridges Project (East End Crossing)
Posted on May 27th, 2013

- Excavation activities along KY 841 (the Gene Snyder Freeway) near U.S. 42 and the planned KY 841 at River Road.
- Temporary pavement widening for upcoming traffic changes at KY 841 and U.S. 42 beginning the week of May 28, with completed traffic reconfiguration expected on approximately June 5.
- Closure of one left-turn lane from westbound U.S. 42 onto KY 841 (which currently consists of two lanes), closure of the dedicated right-turn lane from eastbound U.S. 42 onto KY 841, and shifting of the northbound KY 841 ramp traffic at U.S. 42.
- A new traffic signal added on KY 841 about 2,000 feet south of the U.S. 42/KY 841 interchange. This light will enable construction traffic to safely enter and exit KY 841.
- Blasting near the intersection of U.S. 42 and KY 841 beginning in mid-June. Prior to each blast, traffic within 800 feet will be stopped. Each stoppage may last from 5-20 minutes and should occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Once blasting begins, there will generally be two to four blasts per day.

It is important to note that U.S. 42 will maintain its two lanes of traffic in each direction throughout the construction period.