Boone County, Indiana — A crash shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 near State Road 139, forcing drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the full closure affects I-65 in the area of the State Road 139 southbound interchange. Officials issued the traffic alert shortly before publication time, warning motorists to use caution and avoid the area while emergency crews respond.
No details have been released about the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the interstate.
The closure is expected to significantly impact traffic flow through Boone County, particularly for commuters traveling between Lebanon, Whitestown, and the northwest Indianapolis metro area. Drivers heading southbound may experience extended delays as traffic is diverted off the interstate.
Law enforcement and first responders remain on scene managing the incident and directing traffic away from the closure zone. Motorists are urged to follow posted detours and avoid attempting to re-enter I-65 near the affected interchange.
Officials emphasized that conditions may change rapidly as the situation develops. Additional updates are expected once the crash scene is cleared and lanes can safely reopen.
This stretch of I-65 is a primary corridor for daily commuters, commercial drivers, and students traveling to and from Indianapolis-area campuses, making the closure especially disruptive during peak travel periods.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic alerts and navigation apps for real-time updates.
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