TRAFFIC: Lanes reopen on I-71 South near I-265 after semi overturned

TRIMARC said the accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday on I-71 South at mile...
TRIMARC said the accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday on I-71 South at mile marker 11 near the Jefferson and Oldham county lines.(TRIMARC)
Published: May. 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The southbound lanes of I-71 near I-265 have reopened after a semi overturned Wednesday.

According to Metro Safe, the accident occurred shortly after 4p.m. on I-71 South at mile marker 11 near the Jefferson and Oldham county lines.

As of 8p.m. the lanes have reopened.

Interstate cameras show an overturned semi that has blocked traffic at the location.

Around 5 p.m., officials confirmed that one lane reopened following the crash.

There is no word on any injuries.

This is a developing story.