ALERT: I-69 Southbound Restricted to One Lane in Hopkins County Due to High Water
Transportation officials monitoring situation closely
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 05, 2025) – As flood waters continue to rise, in order to assure the safety of motorists it has become necessary for KYTC to close the right lane of Interstate 69 northbound at the 90 mile marker in Hopkins County, just west of Dawson Springs.
Transportation officials, assisted by the Kentucky State Police, will continue to monitor the situation as rain continues to fall over the region. As water encroaches on the roadway on both sides of the interstate, motorists are asked to proceed with caution.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will continue to update road conditions as they change.
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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 05, 2025) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet personnel are urging motorists on Interstate 69 near the 90 mile marker, just west of Dawson Springs, to proceed with caution in their travels as flood waters are beginning to encroach on the outer edges of the roadway in both directions.
Transportation officials are monitoring the situation closely, and if it becomes necessary, will set up lane restrictions to direct motorists safely around flood waters. Please use caution and monitor travel conditions in that area if you plan to travel that direction tonight.
More than 11,000 vehicles per day utilize the interstate in their travels through western Kentucky.
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