$4M Safety Project Planned for Highway 41 in Henderson Kentucky

A $4 million safety project is planned to begin this week along a portion of U.S. Highway 41 in Henderson, Kentucky.

A Multi-Million Dollar Project Is About to Begin in Henderson, KY

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the multi-million dollar project will include the addition of two Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUTs) along the Highway 41 strip, just south of the Twin Bridges.

41,000+ Cars Drive Across the Twin Bridges of Highway 41 Each Day

More than 41,000 vehicles travel across the Twin Bridges spanning the Ohio River and connecting Henderson, Kentucky to Evansville, Indiana.

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Two Incredibly Dangerous Intersections Are About to Get an Upgrade

According to statistical data shared by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet there have been 94 motor vehicle crashes at the intersections of Highway 41 and Wolf Hills Road (to the west) and Stratman Road (to the east) between 2019 and 2022. Of those, five resulted in serious injury or death.

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What is a Restricted Crossing U-Turn?

RCUTs can help create a safer experience for motorists. Take a look at the video below from the Federal Highway Administration to get a better understanding of what RCUTs look like and why they are a safer option.

RCUTs are designed to reduce or eliminate left-hand turns that see vehicles from side roads crossing the paths of two or more oncoming lanes of traffic on the main roadway. On average, around 1,200 vehicles exit Wolf Hills Road onto U.S. 41 daily, with another 600 coming from Stratman Road. - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

When Does Construction Begin on Highway 41 in Henderson for the RCUTs?

The project is slated to begin on March 6, 2025, with work taking place along the outside of both the north and southbound lanes of Highway 41. The project is expected to be completed by the middle of October 2025.

[Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 via Facebook]