Lebanon, Indiana – A section of Spencer Avenue in Boone County was closed Today, disrupting traffic between Indianapolis Avenue and State Road 32.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies shut down the roadway after a traffic-related incident in the area. Officials did not immediately release details on the cause of the closure or whether injuries were involved.
The shutdown affects a key connector near SR 32, an area that typically sees steady commuter traffic during weekday afternoons. Drivers were urged to use caution and avoid the area while crews and deputies respond.
The alert was issued through the sheriff’s office’s official Facebook page, where authorities emphasized that the closure remains in effect until further notice. No estimated reopening time was provided as of publication.
Motorists traveling through central Boone County may experience delays, particularly those commuting between residential neighborhoods and commercial areas near Indianapolis Avenue. Alternate routes are recommended until the roadway is cleared and reopened.
Traffic alerts like this are common during active response situations, as officials work to ensure scene safety and prevent secondary crashes. The sheriff’s office has not indicated whether the closure is related to a crash investigation, utility issue, or roadway hazard.
Updates are expected to be released by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office as conditions change.
This closure may be especially relevant for local commuters, students, and workers who rely on Spencer Avenue for daily travel near SR 32.
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