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Paducah Sun4d
I-24 traffic snarls boost business for nearby stores
A multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 24 Thursday in McCracken County resulted in a road closure that re-routed traffic ...
Years before ‘Bloody’ Selma, John Lewis prayed to end segregation in Cairo, IL
It would be almost another three years before John Lewis got his skull cracked protesting injustice. Three years before he ...
WPSD Local 68d
MCSO: Eastbound I-24 Ohio River Bridge clear following multi-vehicle collision
: At 3:31 p.m. the McCracken County Sheriff's Office stated that the I-24 Bridge eastbound lanes are now clear. Normal ...
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KYTC: Eastbound traffic on I-24 Ohio River Bridge blocked by multi-vehicle collision
Emergency crews are on the scene — there is no estimated duration for cleanup at this time, KYTC says to be prepared for ...
Fleet Owner4mon
I-24 Ohio River Bridge construction to cause major trucking delays | FleetOwner
Instead, truck drivers’ closest alternative bridge is the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge at Cairo, Illinois, in the west—about 36 miles away on Kentucky’s side or 58 miles away through Illinois.
Truckinginfo4mon
I-24 Ohio River Bridge Work Could Be Headache for Truckers
If there are incidents that required a full closure of I-24 in this work zone, the nearest detour would be via the U.S. 51 Ohio River Bridge at Cairo, Illinois, Todd said.
The Southern Illinoisan6mon
KYTC plans Monday lane restriction on Cairo bridge, gives update on new bridge project | Latest Headlines | thesouthern.com
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a lane restriction on the U.S. 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge between Wickliffe and Cairo, Illinois, to replace deck railing. Lane restriction is set to ...
KFVS121y
Public gets first look at U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge project design type - KFVS12
The U.S. 51 Ohio River Project team shared the design type for a new bridge that will connect Kentucky and Illinois. The meeting was held on Thursday, July 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cairo High ...
WSIL-TV1y
KYTC study finds it better to replace U.S. 51 Bridge connecting Cairo, Illinois to Wickliffe, Kentucky
CAIRO, Ill. (WSIL)-- Kentucky transportation officials released the results of their study looking into replacing the U.S. 51 Bridge that connects Wickliffe, Kentucky to Cairo, Illinois.
Southeast Missourian1y
A long history for old Cairo Mississippi River bridge - seMissourian.com
Cairo Mississippi Bridge has carried motorists between Birds Point, Missouri, and Alexander County, Illinois along U.S. 60/62 since its founding 94 years ago, is about to be shut down for a year.
WSIL-TV2y
IDOT workers conducting routine maintenance check on Cairo bridge over Mississippi Bridge
The U.S. 60/62 bridge spanning over the Mississippi River from Cairo Illinois to the Charleston Missouri area sees steady traffic throughout the day.However, IDOT officials are in Alexander county for ...
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Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH to perform at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH are coming to perform at the Illinois State Fair. The rock groups will perform Wednesday, Aug. 16 on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage.