Cave-in-Rock ferry back open

After being closed for most of April, the Cave In Rock Ferry resumed operation this morning at 6:00 am.  Ferry operators ask that you allow extra travel time due to heavy equipment that continues to clear the sand away from the docking areas due to the receding high water.

The majority of state roads that were affected by high water in western Kentucky are now back open.

Less than a dozen state roads are still closed in Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman and Trigg counties.

The Ohio River at Paducah crested at 48.15 feet last Tuesday. The river fell below flood stage of 39 feet on Tuesday evening. This is allowing the standing water in several counties to drain toward the river.

Even as water goes down, motorists are still asked to not move barricades or signs. Road conditions below water, even if shallow, are unknown and could be dangerous. 

Affected state roads still closed by high water as of Tuesday afternoon:

Crittenden County
KY 1917 is CLOSED at Wolf Creek between Wolf Creek Road and Roberts Road.

KY 91 is open at the Cave-In-Rock ferry. Crews have done cleanup to the ferry landing, and it is scheduled to be open Wednesday morning. 

Fulton County
KY 1354, the road to the Dorena-Hickman Ferry, is CLOSED. The ferry is closed.

KY 94/E. Carroll Street remains closed due to a slide in the city of Hickman. This first occurred during a February flash flood, but conditions have worsened.  

KY 1129 is CLOSED from KY 94 to KY 239. The road has been closed longer-term between the 7.5 to 8 MP due to bridge construction.

Graves County
KY 483 is CLOSED due to cross-drain damage between KY 131 and KY 427. 

KY 2422 is CLOSED between KY 129 and Wingo Road due to damage to the bridge approach.

Hickman County
KY 123 is CLOSED in the Hailwell Corner area. 

KY 3061 is closed where pavement has washed out at the intersection with KY 307. 

Trigg County
KY 126/Buffalo Cerulean Road is CLOSED at Horse Creek). 

KY 139/South Road is CLOSED just south of KY 545/New Hope Road. 

KY 276 is CLOSED between the 13-14 MM.