RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) — Contractors began removing traffic control barriers on I-75 in Madison County Wednesday to reopen all interstate lanes as crews work to finish $13.5 million in highway improvements ahead of the Oct. 31 contract completion date.

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The work started with removing barrels from closed lanes on northbound I-75 along the northern section of the project, from mile marker 92 to near 98 at the Clays Ferry bridge. Lane closures on southbound I-75 will be removed afterward.

By Friday, Oct. 17, the interstate is expected to be clear of lane closures throughout the project, from mile marker 86 south of Richmond to mile marker 98 near the Clays Ferry bridge.

Major rehabilitation project

The 12-mile interstat

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