FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — All lanes of Interstate 71 in both directions are shut down in Fayette County after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, and drivers are being told to avoid the corridor.
The closure covers I-71 between Exit 41, the SR-41 interchange at Jeffersonville, and Exit 38, the SR-38 interchange. Both directions of travel are stopped, according to the alert issued for the corridor Sunday.
God’s Eye Ohio’s live incident feed lists the crash on I-71 northbound beyond SR-41/SR-734 at Jeffersonville.
Officials have not released information about injuries, and no reopening time has been announced.
Motorists should plan an alternate route and expect delays on surrounding roads while the highway remains closed.
LIVE UPDATE
5:02 p.m. — God’s Eye Ohio cameras showed I-71 nearly empty at the SR-38 interchange as the shutdown took effect. JNN will update this story as officials release more information.
