CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A recently initiated construction project on I-24 in Christian County that will extend through August has been causing major traffic issues that are impacting travel around the Kentucky/Tennessee state line. With two wrecks halting the limited lanes of traffic on Sunday, the Oak Grove Police Department is encouraging drivers to be vigilant.
“As roadway construction narrows the interstate, we encourage all drivers to reduce their speed and remain alert for shifting road conditions,” said Officer Federico Rodriguez with Oak Grove PD. “Many accidents could have been prevented if drivers had slowed down, minimized distractions, and stayed attentive to their surroundings.”
Three accidents occurred on the interstate on April 5, according to Nathan Stewart with Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. One was just after midnight with the other two happening simultaneously around 6 p.m. near mile marker 90. One was in the eastbound lane, and one was in the westbound lane. Oak Grove PD says traffic was backed up across the Tennessee state line and beyond exit 86 in Oak Grove…