Brookport Bridge to Close Thursday

A crew plans to temporarily close the US 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge at Paducah during the day on Thursday.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the bridge will be temporarily closed fromaround 9 a.m. to around 2 p.m. to allow batteries on the solar navigation light system to be replaced. In an effort to complete the work as quickly as possible, crews will be working at several locations simultaneously and using heavy equipment to lower the batteries over the side of the bridge.   

Drivers can self-detour via the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge.