Lawrenceburg, IN Thundery shower 86°
Listen Live

Search Eagle Country 99.3

All Lanes Blocked on I-71 Northbound in Carroll County

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM

By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, news release

Crews are dealing with a commercial vehicle fire.

Shutterstock photo.  

(Carroll County, Ky.) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a traffic alert on Interstate 71 northbound in Carroll County.

A commercial vehicle fire has blocked all lanes on I-71 northbound at the 47 mile marker. This is located northeast of the Carrollton exit. No timeline has been provided for the length of the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays. Motorists can detour using I-71 northbound to KY 227 (Carrollton exit), to U.S. 42, to KY 1039. 

KYTC District 6 will provide updates on social media when the crash is cleared.

Share

More from Local News

X
Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board
Crunch Time

Events

Birthday Cards Requested for Local World War II Veteran

George Klopp Sr's. 100th birthday is coming up April 13th.

Boone Co. Sheriff's Office Seeking Info After Road Rage Incident

The incident took place in the Treetops neighborhood in Hebron.

East Central FFA Compete at District 12 Leadership Contest

EC had several top performers.

Twelve Named to EIAC All-Conference Team, Hughes MVP

Batesville was the conference champ with a 6-1 record.

East Central Trio Highlights EIAC Girls Hoops All-Conference Team

Greensburg's Claire Larrison was named MVP.

OrthoCincy Offering Free Sports Physicals April 25

The event is open to student athletes from KY, OH, and IN.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Parmalee - Carolina

Dierks Bentley How Am I Doin' 11:26
Riley Green I Wish Grandpas Never Died 11:22
Ronnie Milsap He Got You 11:18
Sara Evans Cheatin' 11:13