I-75 Status Update: Kentucky Motorists Encouraged to Stay Off Roads

Update: Interstate 75, I-75, Near City Reopens, Authorities Say. The highway was reopened Saturday morning, but traffic is moving slowly, police said. The interstate was closed, and thousands of motorists were stranded, due to the winter storm.

Despite the best efforts of road crews to clear and treat snow-covered roadways, motorists are still encouraged to stay off the roads tonight as the threat of refreezing increases.

As temperatures fall to near zero tonight, road conditions are expected to worsen, especially in high elevation areas including Interstate 75 from Williamsburg to Berea. Driving conditions will be slick and treacherous in all portions of the Commonwealth.

Motorists should stay home and off the roads if possible. Being on the roadways tonight increases the chances of long delays, crashes and the inability of road crews to treat and plow the roads.

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Interstate 75 traffic has been diverted at Exit 41 northbound and diverted at exit 76 southbound. Kentucky State Troopers are assisting vehicles to divert off the highway in order to clear the roads.

The Red Cross is establishing shelters for motorists stranded due to the road closure.

For those in the vicinity of London, travelers can exit at mile marker 41 and seek shelter at West London Baptist Church, 360 Parker Rd. London, Ky.

For those in the vicinity of Mount Vernon, travelers can exit at mile marker 59 and seek shelter at Rockcastle County Middle School, 945 West Main St, Mt. Vernon, Ky.

The Red Cross is currently working to establish a shelter in the vicinity of Madison County.