TRAFFIC ALERT: All Lanes Blocked on I-71 Southbound at 52 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 Southbound at 52 Mile Marker in Carroll County

First responders working to clear a crash, fuel spill

COVINGTON, Ky. (June 12, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a traffic alert on Interstate 71 southbound in Carroll County.

A crash has blocked all lanes on I-71 southbound at the 52 mile marker. This is located near the Carroll and Gallatin county line. The crash involved a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle. Crews are working to clear the crash and a fuel spill. The closure is expected to be in place for the next four hours.

DETOUR: I-71 southbound to KY 1039 north, to U.S. 42 west, to KY 227 in Carrollton, and then back on to I-71 southbound.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays.

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

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