Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issues weekly impact report, highlights roadway projects
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 3 Media Release
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2026) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for Oct. 3 through Oct. 9 are listed below. All work is subject to change.
Interstate 165
A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound motorists have been switched to the northbound side. The speed limit has been lowered to 55 mph. Motorists should use caution. The project is expected to last until later this year.
Barren County
KY 90 (mile point 10.09) – A long-term temporary closure of KY 90 is expected to begin Monday, Oct. 5. The road will be completely closed between Franklin Street and Morgan Street for approximately 45 days.
A signed detour will direct motorists to U.S. 68X (Broadway Street/Columbia Avenue), KY 1519 and the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway. Motorists should plan for additional travel time during the closure.
KY 90 (mile points 0.2 to 8.8) – The majority of work is complete on this project. The construction zone has been taken up and normal traffic flow has resumed.
U.S 31-E (mile points 8 to 12) – A Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) on a section of U.S. 31-E in Barren County continues. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures from near J. Carter Road (mile point 8) to near the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (mile point 12). Crews will complete drainage improvements at several locations along this section of roadway. A new turn lane will be added on U.S. 31-E at Windy Hills Road. Minor roadway widening also will be completed throughout the corridor. The widening will create a 4-foot centerline buffer between opposing travel lanes.
Logan County
KY 3519 (mile points 1.5 to 7.1) – Paving work is complete. There is some finishing work remaining. Lane closures and delays should be expected.
Metcalfe County
U.S. 68 (from near KY 729 to KY 745) – A project to improve safety and mobility along a section of U.S. 68 in Green and Metcalfe Counties continues. The project will realign U.S. 68 from near KY 729 in Green County to KY 745 in Metcalfe County. The 1.2 miles of new alignment will feature 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot paved shoulders. The new alignment is designed to reduce curvature and grade variations and will include construction of a new bridge over Caney Fork Creek. Motorists should use caution in this area.
U.S. 68 (at the intersection with KY 70) – The project is nearing completion. Minor traffic impacts are expected as the project wraps up.
Monroe County
KY 163 (mile points 14.6 – 17.4) – Finishing work for the resurfacing project in this area is expected to continue. Motorists should use caution while in this area.
Todd County
U.S. 79 (from the Tennessee State line to the 3-mile marker) – A project to widen U.S. 79 in Todd County from the Tennessee State line to mile marker 3 continues. Motorists should expect some lane closures and construction vehicles entering the roadway.
Warren County
Smallhouse Road at KY 884 Three Springs Road – Access to and from Smallhouse Road at KY 884 will temporarily close overnight Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should seek alternate route. The closure is necessary for utility work.
U.S. 31-W (from KY 234 to Park Street) – A project to widen the U.S. 31-W Bypass to five lanes from KY 234 to Park Street in northern Bowling Green continues. A long-term construction zone has been set up, narrowing traffic to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane. This is for the construction zone only. The project is expected to be completed sometime in 2027. Delays and traffic queues should be expected. Monday, Sept. 7, this section of road will be down to one lane from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect additional traffic backup and delays.
KY 884 (From McCoy Place to Fieldstone Boulevard) – A widening project has started. The roadway will be widened to three lanes. A roundabout will be constructed at the Smallhouse Road intersection. Sidewalks will also be built on both sides of the road along with a new bridge over I-165. Motorists should expect delays as the project progresses.
