With the safety of Kentucky motorists in mind, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have made the decision to close both northbound lanes of I-69 at its intersection with I-24 in Lyon County due to rising flood waters.
Northbound motorists will be detoured east on I-24 to Christian County, where they can use I-169 to travel north to rejoin I-69 in Hopkins County near Mortons Gap. From there vehicles will be allowed to continue northbound on I-69 or travel southbound on I-69 to Dawson Springs and Princeton.
As rain continues to fall and river levels continue to rise, there is a strong possibility that southbound lanes of I-69 will be blocked before Saturday night is over.
