Lebanon, IN – Drivers in Boone County are facing significant delays today after a crash forced the closure of two lanes on Interstate 65 southbound near mile marker 131, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
The agency announced the alert Wednesday afternoon, reporting that lanes 1 and 2 of I-65 SB were shut down in the area while emergency crews responded to the scene. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash is causing slowdowns for southbound traffic heading toward Whitestown, Zionsville, and the Indianapolis metro area.
The extent of the crash and whether anyone was injured has not yet been released. Deputies said motorists should “use caution and avoid the area,” as delays are expected until recovery operations are completed. Traffic maps showed backups beginning to build shortly after the closure, with slow-moving conditions stretching north of the incident point.
The impacted stretch of interstate—around the 131 mile marker—is a heavily traveled corridor for both commuters and freight traffic, connecting Lebanon and Boone County to the I-865 interchange and northern Marion County. Even minor closures in the area can lead to extended delays during peak travel hours.
No timeline has been provided for when the lanes will reopen. Drivers planning southbound travel on I-65 are encouraged to use alternate routes such as State Road 39, US-52, or local frontage roads when possible.
This story will be updated as more information is released by officials.
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