Boone County, IN – All lanes of Interstate 65 northbound are currently shut down near the 131-mile marker following an accident, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).
The alert, shared by Sheriff Tony Harris early this morning, urges drivers to use caution and avoid the area while crews respond to the scene. No immediate details have been released regarding the number of vehicles involved or potential injuries.
According to BCSO, the closure affects a major traffic corridor connecting Indianapolis to Lafayette, and motorists should plan alternate routes until further notice. Heavy backups are expected as law enforcement and emergency responders work to clear the crash site.
Travelers heading northbound on I-65 are advised to monitor official updates from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) for reopening information.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for the highway to reopen.
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