The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the U.S. 51 Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge between Cairo and Wickliffe is likely to stay closed until sometime this weekend.

The bridge closed to all traffic last Friday due to floodwaters covering a section of the Kentucky approach levee at mile marker 7.

Based on the river forecast, the bridge is likely to remain closed until sometime on Saturday or Sunday. The closure could be extended if substantial rainfall sustains floodwaters beyond those dates.

Kentucky highway personnel are closely monitoring the site.