CAIRO – There will be a daytime, work zone lane restriction on the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge between Wickliffe and Cairo starting Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 a.m. according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge between Wickliffe, KY and Cairo, IL. (Photo credit: KYTC District 1, Paducah)

Motorists should be prepared to encounter one lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers. Delays are possible. Weather permitting, this work zone is expected to be in place during daylight hours for about 10 days.

The U.S. 51 Bridge Replacement Project is now in the final design stage. For the latest information, renderings and more, visit us51bridge.com