Lane Closures Expected This Weekend on I-71 in Boone County

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM

By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, news release

This is part of ongoing resurfacing project.

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(Boone County, Ky.) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts on Interstate 71 in Boone County beginning Friday, Sept. 12. These traffic impacts are associated with the ongoing I-71 resurfacing project in Boone County.

Crews will be paving in the project area. Work is scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, through 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. The following traffic impacts will take place during this period:

  • Single right lane closure on I-71 northbound and southbound from the I-71 and I-75 split to the Boone/Gallatin County line (69.8 mile point to 77.4 mile point).

Message boards and signage will be in place to warn motorists of the upcoming lane/ramp closures. Additionally, traffic may shift through various portions of the project. Signage will be in place to warn motorists of any upcoming lane shifts.

Motorists should drive carefully as construction equipment will be entering/exiting the work zone during this time period. Motorists should expect delays over the weekend and are encouraged to find alternate routes.

More information regarding the I-71 resurfacing project in Boone County can be found here.

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