Lebanon, IN – Drivers on Interstate 65 in Boone County are facing delays Wednesday morning after a lane shutdown near the 131-mile marker, according to local authorities.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, lane 3 of northbound I-65 is currently closed as crews respond to a disabled semi that came to a stop in the area. Deputies issued the alert just after 8 p.m., urging drivers to use caution and avoid the stretch of highway if possible.
The incident is affecting traffic between Lebanon and the Zionsville corridor, a heavily traveled route for morning commuters heading toward Indianapolis. Early reports indicate traffic is slowing significantly as vehicles merge around the obstruction.
No injuries have been reported, and officials have not released an estimated time for reopening the lane. Recovery crews remain on scene, working to move the semi and clear the roadway.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that drivers should reduce speed through the area, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes such as U.S. 52 or State Road 39 until normal traffic flow resumes.
This type of disruption is common along the I-65 corridor, a major north–south artery that sees high commercial truck volume daily. Even a single disabled semi can create bottlenecks stretching for miles, especially during peak travel periods.
Officials are expected to release updates as the situation develops. Drivers passing through Boone County later this morning may still encounter congestion.
Have you experienced delays on I-65 today? How much time did this closure add to your drive?
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