***UPDATE***
CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. (January 14, 2023) – At this time Interstate 71 has been cleared and both lanes of travel are back open.
Due to a non injury collision involving a semi truck earlier this afternoon on Interstate 71 northbound at the area of the 39 mile marker a detour has been established at the 34 exit.
A detour has been established at exit 34 to assist with the volume of traffic. The detour follows Highway 421 north toward Bedford approximately eight(8) miles. From Bedford it continues approximately 11 miles on Highway 42 east towards Carrollton until the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 42. Turn right at the intersection and travel approximately one(1) mile before turning right on Highway 55. Travel on Highway 55 approximately three(3) miles before turning onto Highway 389. Approximately three(3) miles on Highway 389 travelers will be able to reenter Interstate 71 at the 43 mile marker.
Efforts are underway at this time to get the lanes reopened as soon as possible. It is unknown at this time when both lanes of Interstate 71 northbound will be open.
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