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Traffic Impacts Today on I-71 in Boone County

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:46 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

Single lane closure will be in place for bridge maintenance and brush clearing.

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(Boone County, Ky.) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of traffic impacts on Interstate 71 in Boone County on Friday, February 20.

KYTC District 6 crews will perform bridge maintenance and brush clearing on I-71 northbound from mile point 76 to 76.62, just south of the I-71/75 split.

A right lane closure will be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to perform the work.

Weather permitting, work is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. Friday, February 20.

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