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Fatal vehicle crash blocks I-65 at MP 85, Hardin Co., KY

Update: 7:15pmCT, Mon 08 Aug 2016: One lane is open at the scene. The mandatory detour has been discontinued. Motorists are still encouraged to consider an alternate route well ahead of Mile Point 85. Congestion will continue causing delays as Crews work to remove the semi from a heavily wooded area.

By Chris Jessie, Public Information Officer
KY Transportation Cabinet, District 4, Elizabethtown, KY

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (1:34pmCT, Mon 8 Aug 2016) - A fatal commercial vehicle crash has I65 blocked near Mile Point 85 in Hardin County. Traffic is being detoured at Exit 81 (Sonora) to US 31W to continue North. Motorists can rejoin I65 at the Exit 86 interchange (Glendale) or at the Exit 91 interchange (Elizabethtown).

Northbound I65 motorists are urged to consider an alternate route well in advance of Exit 81. Expect major delays through I65 and US 31W corridors. Local motorists should also be aware of increased traffic due to the detour and consider alternate routes. Traffic impacts are likely to last 3-4 hours.




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