PADUCAH, Ky. (June 22, 2020) — We have a report of a fatal multi-vehicle crash blocking Interstate 24 Eastbound near the 44 mile marker in Lyon County. Estimated duration is 4 hours.
Early reports indicate a vehicle may have entered I-24 at the KY 293 Exit 45 Interchange traveling the wrong way on the eastbound lanes. Both eastbound lanes are blocked at this time.
Estimated duration is 4 hours.
KYTC personnel are gathering equipment to set up a detour.
Eastbound motorists should self-detour via Exit 40 to U.S. 62 Eastbound into Eddyville, then take KY 93 Southbound to return to I-24 at the KY 293 Eddyville Exit 45 Interchange.
Updates as appropriate.
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