Traffic Alert: Falling rocks close southbound lanes of I-75 in Whitley Co.

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 were closed Wednesday afternoon due to falling rocks, according to State Police.  Investigators say the shutdown begins near mile marker eight. 

The Whitley County Sheriff says traffic is being diverted at Exit 11 in Williamsburg.  Since traffic is backed-up prior to Exit 11, the sheriff advises drivers to get off the interstate at Exit 15 and take US 25 South.

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