LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in central Kentucky on August 21, according to a KYTC District 7 press release, with one incident subsequently reopened while the other continued to impact commuters.
The northbound crash in Fayette County remained the most significant disruption, blocking I-75 northbound at mile point 99 near the Clays Ferry Bridge, which carries Interstate 75 across the Kentucky River between Madison and Fayette counties. Southbound traffic was diverted at Exit 98. The Clays Ferry Bridge has been a critical link in the region’s transportation network since its reconfiguration in 1998, when it was expanded to six lanes.
A second crash in Scott County near mile point 129 initially closed I-75 southbound lanes but was reopened by later in the day, with traffic diverted at Exit 129 during the initial closure.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet urged motorists to use alternate routes and expect delays as crews worked to clear the roadways. Live traffic updates and road conditions were available through GoKY.ky.gov, which provides real-time information on Kentucky roadway conditions.
District 7, which encompasses 12 central Kentucky counties including Fayette, Scott, Madison and surrounding areas, coordinated the response to the incidents through the KYTC.
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