IDOT Reports I-24 Ohio River Bridge Update on Barge Strike, Upcoming Construction

IDOT reports I-24 Ohio River Bridge update on barge strike, upcoming construction

A barge struck the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge in the early hours on Thursday, Feb. 19, shutting down all lanes between Paducah and Metropolis. The incident comes just weeks

I-24 Ohio River Bridge reopens after overnight barge strike - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — All lanes on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge between Paducah, Kentucky, and Metropolis, Illinois, have reopened following an overnight closure caused by a barge strike. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 1, traffic was blocked in both directions around 2 a.m. after the U.S. Coast Guard reported that a boat or barge struck the bridge. Debris reportedly fell from the structure. A certified bridge inspe…