TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures on I-75 scheduled in Whitley Co.

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says northbound and southbound traffic will be cut down to one lane on I-75 in Whitley County on Tuesday, September 27.

Northbound traffic at mile point 14.5 (at the Lynn Camp bridge) will be reduced to one lane at 9 a.m. and will re-open at 12 p.m. Meanwhil,e southbound traffic at mile point 14.5 will be reduced to one lane at 1 p.m. and re-open at 4 p.m.

The lane restriction will allow crews to perform a detailed inspection of the bridge structure. Engineers will be using a Snooper Truck to access the deck substructure on the bridge.

Motorists are advised to use caution during this period and be aware of signage, road crews and other drivers. The work is dependent on weather conditions.