Westbound lanes of I-24 closed due to semi-truck catching fire near Eddyville, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Mon, 12/11/2023 - 1:04pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

All lanes of I-24 westbound open to traffic in Lyon County after crews clear site of Wednesday morning truck fire

Both westbound lanes of Interstate 24 are blocked near mile marker 41 due to a truck fire, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reports.

According to a Wednesday release, the truck's brakes likely overheated and caused the truck to catch fire. 

One I-24 Westbound Lane Reopens in Lyon County

Todd said traffic could detour by taking I-69 North at Exit 42 to U.S. 62, then follow U.S. 62 West through Eddyville to return to I-24 at the Eddyville-Kuttawa Exit 40.

Roadway: 
I-24