KY 819 In Lyon County To Close For Bridge Replacement

Road to close as work begins on new Panther Creek bridge in Lyon County | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is giving motorists a heads up that bridge work will soon begin over Panther Creek in Lyon County.  According to a news release, the existing bridge along KY 819 north of KY 93 will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge—work is set to start on Monday, which means that portion of the roadway will be closed to traffic. Officials are hopeful that the new bridge will be complete and open to traffic by mid-M…

KY 819 In Lyon County To Close For Bridge Replacement

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning to close KY 819 at mile point 2.45 in Lyon County starting Monday, January 12. The existing bridge over Panther Creek, which is located along KY 819 north of KY 93, will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge. Transportation engineers anticipate the new bridge will be open to traffic by mid-March, weather permitting, followed by final paving in the spring. Motorists are asked to self-detour.