UPDATE: Jan. 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Lexwrecks reports that I-75 between exits 104 and 108 is back open after being shut down for several hours on Wednesday morning due to icy road conditions.
Officials say that drivers should continue to use caution due to the weather.
UPDATE: Jan. 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Officials provided updated information on the collision that shut down I-75 northbound between exits 104 and 108 on Wednesday morning.
According to officials, officers were called to a single-vehicle car collision on I-75 northbound. Officials added that the collision was non-injury.
Upon arrival, officials reported that officers found "severe ice" on the bridge in the area. Further, the interstate was shut down to allow trucks to salt and plow the area.
Officials added that during the shut down, two additional minor crashes occurred which were cleared up quickly.
At this time, officials don't have a time frame of when the interstate will open back up.
Original Story:
I-75 northbound between exit 104 (Athens Boonesboro) and exit 108 (Man O' War) in Lexington is shut down due to various collisions caused by icy road conditions, according to lexwrecks.
Lexwrecks reports that police are slowing traffic down prior to the shut down and state salt trucks are on the scene.
TRAFFIC ALERT:
— lexwrecks (@lexwrecks) January 8, 2025
I-75N between Exits 104 (Athens Boonesboro) and 108 (Man O War Blvd) in Fayette Co -
The roadway is being shut down due to various collisions as a result of icy roadway conditions.
Police are slow rolling traffic prior to shutting down the roadway. pic.twitter.com/bSoYcCZXWi
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