Traffic Impacts on I-71 in Boone County Beginning Today

Traffic impacts are due to the I-71 resurfacing project in Boone County.

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(Boone County, Ind.) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts on Interstate 71 in Boone County beginning Friday, September 5. These traffic impacts are associated with the ongoing I-71 resurfacing project in Boone County.

Crews will be paving in the project area. Work is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. Friday, September 5, through 7 a.m. Monday, September 8. The following traffic impacts will take place during this period:

  • Single left lane closure on I-71 northbound and southbound from the I-71 and I-75 split to the Boone/Gallatin County line (69.8 mile point to 77.4 mile point).
  • I-75 northbound ramp to I-71 southbound ramp will be blocked. Motorists can detour using I-75 northbound to the Richwood exit (Exit 175), to I-75 southbound to I-71 southbound. 

Message boards and signage will be in place to warn motorists of the upcoming lane/ramp closures. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays.

More information regarding the I-71 resurfacing project in Boone County can be found here.

 

 

 

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