TRAFFIC ALERT: All Lanes Blocked on I-71 Northbound at 47 Mile Marker in Carroll County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: Jake Ryle
502-564-4219 (office)
859-308-0924 (cell)
Jake.Ryle@ky.gov

 James Heatherly
859-341-2700 (office)
859-620-0112 (cell)
James.Heatherly@ky.gov

TRAFFIC ALERT: All Lanes Blocked on I-71 Northbound at 47 Mile Marker in Carroll County

First responders working on a commercial vehicle fire

COVINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a traffic alert on Interstate 71 northbound in Carroll County.

A commercial vehicle fire has blocked all lanes on I-71 northbound at the 47 mile marker. The incident is located several miles north of the Carrollton exit.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays. Consider taking the Carrollton exit (Exit 44), north on KY 227, right on U.S. 42, to KY 1039, then back on to I-71 northbound. 

KYTC District 6 will provide updates on social media when the crash is cleared.

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