Lebanon, IN – A crash has shut down State Road 47 at County Road 300 East in Boone County, causing traffic delays in the area.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central office, the closure was reported Wednesday afternoon and remains in place as crews work to clear the scene. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area until the roadway is reopened.
Authorities have not released details regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries occurred. Responders and road crews are currently on site, and INDOT has not provided an estimated reopening time.
Drivers traveling through Boone County are advised to seek alternate routes, as delays are expected to continue until the crash site is cleared. INDOT recommends using nearby highways or local roads to bypass the closure and to monitor official traffic updates before traveling in the area.
Traffic alerts like this are issued to help drivers make informed travel decisions and reduce congestion near crash sites. Boone County sees frequent traffic disruptions along State Road 47 due to its role as a connector route between local communities, making detour planning essential when incidents occur.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available from INDOT and local law enforcement.
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