Update at 4:02 pm:
All lanes of I-65 in Hardin County have been reopened following an early morning accident involving a semi.
However, heavy traffic volume along the interstate and 31-W, where vehicles were being rerouted, is expected for at least the next hour.
Original post:
I-65 Northbound is closed Tuesday morning at mile point 79 in Hardin County following an accident.
From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:
Interstate 65 northbound is closed beginning at Exit 76 (Upton) where traffic is being detoured off to US 31-W and back on at Exit 81 (Sonora).
A double-trailer semi is being recovered after running off the right side of the road. The semi came to rest in standing water and soft ground is prohibiting recovery vehicles from using right of way.
Additional rain is also complicating recovery efforts.
Motorists should slow down well in advance of approaching the queue at Mile Point 76. Rainy conditions reduce stopping distances.
The closure is expected to last until between noon and 1pm central time.