Demolition work began last week on the old single-lane bridges along Rt. 773 between Grayson and Hitchins as work nears completion on the nearby replacement bridges and related structures along the former EK Railroad route.
Photos by TIM PRESTON
Carter County Post
Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, and continuing until about 7 p.m., crews will close KY 773 at Bucksaw Junction south of the bridges while contractors work to connect the new road on the bridge replacement project.
From the KY 7 intersection, KY 773 will be open to local traffic access up to Bucksaw Junction. Motorists traveling to or from locations on KY 773 south of Bucksaw should detour using KY 1.
Following the one-day closure, KY 773 will reopen with one-lane traffic controlled by temporary signal lights south of the bridges. Work in that area will continue over the next couple of weeks to complete the south tie in and the intersection with Bucksaw Junction. Traffic should expect delays and watch for changing traffic patterns.
Road work schedules are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Motorists are asked to heed all warning signs, slow down in work zones and remain aware of workers and construction equipment when traveling.
Construction work continues to progress at a pair of bridges on Rt 773 in Hitchins, which will eventually replace the pair of one-lane bridges originally built to carry railroad traffic.
Work continues at the former EK Railway bridges along KY 773 in Hitchins. “Excavation work began early this year, followed by the start of abutment/pier work in spring. Contractors are continuing to build abutments
and piers, which will support each new bridge,” said KYDOT District 9 Allen Blair said this week.”
