Carmel, IN – Two southbound lanes of U.S. 31 are currently closed in Carmel this morning after a disabled tractor-trailer blocked part of the highway just south of 116th Street.
According to the Carmel Police Department, officers responded shortly before 9 a.m. after the truck came to a stop in the right lanes, causing significant traffic delays in the area. Police confirmed the two right lanes of U.S. 31 South are shut down while crews work to move the vehicle and clear the scene.
Drivers are urged to use alternate routes, as backups are expected between 116th Street and 106th Street. Traffic flow may remain restricted through the late morning commute until the disabled vehicle is removed.
No injuries have been reported, and police say additional updates will be provided once lanes reopen. Motorists traveling southbound on U.S. 31 should plan for extra time or use Meridian Street or Keystone Parkway as alternate options.
This closure is one of several recent incidents slowing traffic in the Carmel area, as post-holiday roadwork and winter conditions continue to impact travel.
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