U.S. 62 bridge work delayed

Bridge replacement work that was scheduled to begin on the U.S. 62 bridge over Rolling Fork Slough near the Hardin-Nelson county line has now been delayed.

“That project is going to be delayed just a couple of weeks now,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four Public Information Officer Chris Jessie. “We have just learned that some test drilling equipment and drill shafts for some of the materials they’re using are not going to be available at the time they thought, so this is going to be delayed probably a couple of weeks and we’ll be posting new information as soon as that’s available.”

The KYTC says a 90-day closure of the bridge was included in the $2.38 million contract that was awarded to E and B Paving LLC for the bridge replacement. Closing the bridge was determined to be the most efficient way to complete the work. The bridge was expected to reopen around September 20. 

Once the work is ready to go, detours will be in place for traffic going in both directions on the bridge. Follow KYTC District Four on social media for more information and project updates.