Boone County, IN – Traffic is moving again on Interstate 74 westbound after a temporary lane closure near mile marker 48, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Officials confirmed late Thursday afternoon that Lane 2 in the area has reopened to traffic.
According to Sheriff Tony Harris, the closure affected westbound drivers near the 48-mile marker as emergency crews responded to an earlier incident. Authorities did not specify the cause of the closure, but confirmed the scene has since been cleared and normal flow has resumed.
Motorists are advised to remain cautious in the area as residual congestion may persist during the evening commute. No injuries or ongoing hazards have been reported at this time.
Boone County sits northwest of Indianapolis, with I-74 serving as a key commuter and freight corridor between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
Drivers can check real-time updates through the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) traffic map or the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for the latest road conditions.
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