BROOKPORT/PADUCAH – The U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge between Paducah and Brookport remains closed due to guardrail and railing damage caused by an overnight crash Saturday.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the crash caused significant damage to a section of guardrail along the bridge deck. The crash also bent a section of the bridge railing making it extend into the roadway. The damage will have to be repaired before traffic can resume.

The bridge will remain closed until further notice to allow repairs to be completed. Some of the bridge railing may have to be fabricated, so the closure could be for an extended period.

KYTC bridge inspectors and engineers were expected to inspect the damage over the weekend to develop a repair plan.

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office says this was an injury crash, but no other information was available.

Motorists should detour via the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge until the Brookport Bridge reopens.