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Lanes Reopen After Overnight Crash That Closed I-71/75 in Kenton Co.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:41 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The crash occurred near Buttermilk Pike.

Traffic is flowing as of Thursday morning. Photo via www.ohgo.com.

(Northern Kentucky) - A portion of Interstate 71/75 was closed for several hours overnight due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the accident occurred on I-71/75 northbound in Kenton County around 10:00 p.m.

Crews had blocked all lanes on I-71/75 northbound at the Buttermilk Pike exit.

Northbound lanes have reopened as of Thursday morning.

The crash remains under investigation.

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