UPDATE: SITE IS CLEARED. ALL LANES OPEN.
The Northbound lanes of US 45 will be blocked at the 20.7 mile marker in Graves County for about they next 2 to 3 hours due to a crash and ongoing investigation work.
This northbound closure of US 45 is near the Dinner Bell Restaurant and site of the Old General Tire Plan.
Northbound traffic on US 45 is being detoured along KY 1241 to allow the Kentucky State Police to conduct a crash reconstruction investigation.
There should be no impact on southbound traffic. However, caution is required due to the traffic backup that has developed in the area.
Estimated duration is 2 to 3 hours.
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