Boone County, Indiana — A crash on Interstate 65 southbound near mile marker 135 is shutting down one lane and slowing traffic Friday.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Lane 3 of I-65 southbound was closed in the area of the 135 mile marker after a reported crash, prompting a traffic alert for drivers traveling through the corridor.
Officials said the closure is affecting the rightmost lane of the southbound interstate, though details about the number of vehicles involved or potential injuries were not immediately released.
The sheriff’s office urged drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible while emergency crews respond and manage the scene.
The affected stretch of I-65 runs through Boone County north of Indianapolis and is a major commuter route connecting central Indiana with Lafayette and Chicago. Lane closures in this corridor often lead to backups during peak travel hours, particularly for drivers heading south toward the Indianapolis metro area.
Authorities have not yet provided an estimated time for the lane to reopen. Motorists traveling through the area are encouraged to slow down, watch for emergency vehicles, and consider alternate routes until the crash scene is cleared.
Additional information about the incident may be released as investigators determine what led to the crash.
For commuters, including students and young workers traveling between Boone County and Indianapolis, even a single-lane interstate closure can quickly cause delays during busy afternoon travel periods.
Drivers can monitor local traffic alerts or sheriff’s office updates for changes to roadway conditions.
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