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I-75 northbound in Scott County back open following an explosion Sunday night

I-75 NORTHBOUND SHUT DOWN AFTER EXPLOSION
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UPDATE: Nov. 18 at 6:30 a.m.

Scott County Dispatch has confirmed with LEX 18 that I-75 northbound is back open following an explosion near mile marker 136 on Sunday night.

No other details about the incident have been released.

Original Story:

The Scott County Sheriff's Office posted on social media that parts of I-75 northbound are closed due to an explosion.

The area around mile marker 136 on I-75 is closed. The sheriff's office estimates that part of the highway will be closed for two to four hours.

LEX 18 will continue to make updates.

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