Single Lane Closure Scheduled On I-71 In Gallatin Co. For Third Straight Day

Crews have been working all week to remove a semi-truck that was involved in a crash late Monday night.

(Gallatin County, Ky.) - For the third straight day, crews will be working to clear an accident that happened late Monday night in Gallatin County. 

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Interstate 71 southbound will be reduced to a single lane at the 62.5-mile-marker near Glencoe so that crews can complete the removal of a semi truck that was involved in a crash late Monday night.

The lane closure will go into effect at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to last until 4:00 p.m.

Gallatin County Emergency Management officials said that offloading, clean-up and removal has taken longer than initially expected.   

Motorists should expect delays.

RELATED STORIES

UPDATE: I-71 In Gallatin County Down To Single Lane Again Wednesday

More from Local News


Events

Serial OWI Offender Convicted and Sentenced

This case was investigated by the Ripley County Sheriff's Department. 

RCCF: Ripley County Filmmakers Fund Established

The fund aims to empower filmmakers and promote the art of storytelling.

City of Harrison Finalizes Schedule for Carolina Trace Road Closure

The infrastructure improvement project will be completed in two phases.

Cooper Archer Makes History, Jags Place 10th at State Bullseye Tournament

Several NKY schools qualified for the Eastern Nationals.

IBCA Announces Academic All-State Teams

Individual and team recognition.

SEI Trio Named to South All-Star Team

The annual Murat Shrine North-South All-Star Football Classic is set for July 10.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Trisha Yearwood - That's What I Like About You

Lainey Wilson Hang Tight Honey 3:35
Travis Tritt Here's a Quarter 3:32
Jake Owen Beachin' 3:29
Billy Currington Must Be Doing Something Right 3:25