I-71 Traffic in Kentucky

• 71 Covington Traffic
• 71 Florence Traffic
• 71 Louisville Traffic
• 71 Erlanger Traffic
• 71 Buckner Traffic
• 71 Sulphur Traffic
• Other Cities Along I-71
• I-71 Kentucky Accident Reports (40)
• I-71 Kentucky Weather Conditions (11)

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 11 hours ago

  TRIMARCTraffic

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Disabled Vehicle-Occupied I-71/75 North at MM 185.4 Just Past I-275 in Kenton County. Left Shoulder and Left Lane Blocked. https://t.co/4SQGWrapZ8 https://t.co/aK66AmysVW

• 13 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCIN

  Accident. Ramp lane and shoulder blocked in #Kentucky on I-71/I-75 NB at Turfway Rd/Exit 182, stop and go traffic back to US-42/Florence Exit 180. Reported by Police #traffic https://t.co/oaARUiexk1

• 13 hours ago

  TRIMARCTraffic

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash I-71/75 North at MM 182.0 Approaching Turfway Road in Boone County. Right 2 lanes, Right Ramp, and Right Shoulder Blocked. https://t.co/vSE4xWAHMo https://t.co/PsehzLGDc6

• 13 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCIN

  Accident. Two right lanes blocked in #Kentucky on I-71/I-75 NB at Turfway Rd/Exit 182, stop and go traffic back to US-42/Florence Exit 180. Reported by Police #traffic https://t.co/oaARUiexk1

• 13 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCIN

  Accident in #Kentucky on I-71/I-75 NB at Turfway Rd/Exit 182, stop and go traffic back to US-42/Florence Exit 180. Reported by Tip Line #traffic https://t.co/oaARUiexk1

• 20 hours ago

  TRIMARCTraffic

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash I-71 North at MM 2.5 North of Zorn Ave in Jefferson County. Right Lane and Right Shoulder Blocked. https://t.co/UDiDKaXrRz https://t.co/HDs99Wx71p

• 1 day ago

  TRIMARCTraffic

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash I-71/75 South at MM 191.0 Just Past Brent Spence Bridge in Kenton County. Left Shoulder and Left Lane Blocked. https://t.co/WktqULJir5 https://t.co/JKYlAb5RV6

• 1 day ago

  TRIMARCTraffic

  TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction / Road Work I-65 South Ramp to I-71 North in Jefferson County. Ramp blocked. https://t.co/5cNzcXegCM

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• IN-56 / E State Road 56 Road is closed from E Splinter Ridge Rd (IN-56) to IN-129 (IN-56).

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• IN-56 / W Main St Road is closed from IN-129 (IN-56) to US-421/Baltimore St (IN-56).

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous

• Roadwork on IN-156 / E State Road 156 from IN-101 (IN-156) to IN-56/Ferry St (E Main St/IN

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Roadwork on IN-156 / State Road 156 from IN-101 (IN-156) to IN-56/Ferry St (E Main St/IN-1

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Both directions blocked between Penny Winkle Rd. and KY 20 (Drennon Rd). Seek alternate ro

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• IN-7 / Cragmont St Road is closed from IN-56/W Main St (Cragmont St/IN-7) to W State St/Cr

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• Lane closed on IN-56 / IN-62 / E Clifty Dr from US-421 (IN-62) to Michigan Rd (IN-62) due

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Lane closed on IN-56 / IN-62 / E Clifty Dr from Michigan Rd (IN-62) to US-421 (IN-62) due

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• IN-7 / Cragmont St Road is closed from W State St/Cragmont St (IN-7) to IN-56/W Main St (C

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• Lane closed on IN-62 / IN-56 / Clifty Dr from Cragmont St (IN-62) to Michigan Rd (IN-62) d

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

I-71 KY News Reports

• Here's a breakdown of Louisville construction projects impacting your drive

  • Kentucky
  • I-71 Near Louisville

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Nov 20, 2025 1:10pm
  71

  Access to I-64 east and Interstate 71 from the Kennedy Bridge will remain open, but the suggested detour for drivers coming from Indiana into Louisville is to continue across the Kennedy Bridge on ... Read More

• I-71 traffic alert

  • Kentucky
  • I-71

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Nov 20, 2025 09:16am
  71

  I-71 is one of the most heavily trafficked trucking corridors across Kentucky. A project to ease congestion is now underway. Read More

• Gallatin County Airport upgrades fueling system with $1M state investment

  • Kentucky
  • I-71 Near Louisville

  • source: Bing
  • 17 views
  • Nov 18, 2025 07:43am
  71

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Gallatin County, Kentucky airport is getting some new upgrades. The airport, located in Sparta, Kentucky near Interstate 71, got a $1 million upgrade to its fueling system, ... Read More

• Kentucky invests $50M in Interstate 71

  • Kentucky
  • I-70

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Nov 17, 2025 4:00pm
  70

  Kentucky plans to invest $50 million over two years to upgrade a two-mile section of I-71 in Louisville. Work began on Monday and will expand the corridor from four lanes to six lanes, demolish and ... Read More

• I-71 widening project near Louisville expected to begin Monday

  • Kentucky
  • La Grange
  • I-71

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Nov 17, 2025 07:35am
  71

  A $50 million expansion project on Interstate 71 near downtown Louisville is scheduled to start Monday, aiming to widen the corridor from four lanes to six. Read More

• A man is dead after a crash on I-71 South near Zorn Avenue

  • Kentucky
  • Louisville
  • I-71

  • source: Bing
  • 22 views
  • Nov 15, 2025 01:53am
  71

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- LMPD said a man is dead after crashing into a semi truck on I-71 South. A spokesperson from LMPD said the crash happened around three a.m. near Zorn Ave. Officers said the ... Read More

• TRAFFIC: All lanes of I-71 S near downtown Louisville blocked due to crash

  • Kentucky
  • Buckner
  • I-71

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Nov 14, 2025 6:20pm
  71

  All lanes of Interstate 71 South are blocked Friday night due to a crash. According to TRIMARC, the crash happened around 8:46 p.m. approaching Interstate 64. Louisville Metro Police Department said ... Read More

• $50M project to widen I-71 begins next week; what to know

  • Kentucky
  • I-71 Near New Castle

  • source: Bing
  • 15 views
  • Nov 14, 2025 00:10am
  71

  Drivers are bracing for the impacts of the $50 million Interstate 71 expansion project. Kentucky will be investing the money to widen a two-mile stretch of the interstate. It will add a third lane in ... Read More

• Interstate 71 to see $50 million widening and improvement project

  • Kentucky
  • I-74

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Nov 13, 2025 08:41am
  74

  Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $50 million investment to upgrade Interstate 71 - one of Louisville's most critical travel corridors. The two-year project will increase capacity for the corridor from ... Read More

• Two-year upgrade project for I-71 in Louisville begins Monday

  • Kentucky
  • I-65

  • source: Bing
  • 19 views
  • Nov 13, 2025 07:37am
  65

  Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a $50 million investment to upgrade Interstate 71 in Eastern Jefferson County, which is one of Louisville's most critical travel corridors. Read More

• Injuries reported after semi crashes in grassy median on I-71 in Louisville

  • Kentucky
  • I-265

  • source: Bing / WHAS11 on MSN
  • 21 views
  • Nov 12, 2025 5:55pm
  

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Drivers taking I-71 in Louisville should expect some delays after a crash involving a semi Wednesday afternoon. TRIMARC said the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. in I-71 south near ... Read More

• 2-year, $50 million project to widen I-71 in Louisville starts Monday

  • Kentucky
  • I-65 Near Louisville

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Nov 12, 2025 3:09pm
  65

  A two-year, $50 million project to widen and improve Interstate 71 in Louisville starts Monday. "Construction is always a problem on 71," driver Joe Booth said. "But we'll all get through it." The ... Read More

• Beshear announces new $50 million expansion project for I-71. Here's when construction starts

  • Kentucky
  • I-71 S

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Nov 12, 2025 1:50pm
  71

  A new $50 million project that will widen Interstate 71 in an effort to ease traffic congestion is set to begin soon, Gov. Andy Beshear announced in a Nov. 12 statement. Read More

• Traffic: Gene Snyder Freeway closed at I-71 due to car fire

  • Kentucky
  • Gene Snyder Fwy E

  • source: Bing
  • 25 views
  • Nov 05, 2025 05:07am
  Part of the Gene Snyder Freeway / I-265 is closed at I-71 due to a vehicle fire.All southbound lanes are closed. No further details were immediately available.This story will be updated. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Read More