Boone County, IN – All southbound lanes of Interstate 65 are currently shut down near the 129-mile marker following a serious crash, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the closure will be extended and drivers should expect major delays throughout the area.
According to Sheriff Tony Harris, the crash occurred late Friday morning in Boone County, prompting emergency crews to shut down all southbound lanes of I-65. Traffic is being diverted onto Interstate 865 as crews respond to the scene.
The sheriff’s office urged drivers to use caution, find alternate routes, and avoid the affected stretch of highway. Officials have not yet provided details on injuries or how long the closure will last but noted the shutdown could continue for several hours.
Motorists traveling through Boone County toward Indianapolis should plan for heavy congestion and consider alternate routes such as State Road 267 or U.S. 421. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
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