Crash shuts down section of I-64 West in Franklin County near Hanley Lane overpass

A crash on Interstate 64 West shut down part of the roadway in Franklin County on Nov. 9, according to Ready Frankfort, a local public safety information account. The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the Hanley Lane overpass.

Ready Frankfort said the shutdown affected a section of I-64 West, advising drivers to expect delays while responders handled the situation. The account posted the information on social media as the crash response was under way.

The WKYT report, published the same evening, described the location as being near the Hanley Lane overpass and tied the timing to the 3 p.m. report. The story did not specify the number of vehicles involved, the extent of injuries, or whether any lanes were reopened later in the day.

WKYT’s coverage indicated that the crash led to the road closure at least during the time when the information was posted. The report did not list which agency responded, the cause of the crash, or details about damage to vehicles or surrounding infrastructure.

For motorists, the practical impact was reduced capacity on westbound I-64 in Franklin County during the afternoon commute period. The closure near Hanley Lane would likely have forced drivers to slow down and use alternate routes or remaining open lanes if available, depending on how the scene was managed by responders.

As of the time of the WKYT update, the incident remained a developing public safety matter, with information distributed through Ready Frankfort’s social media communications. Further details, such as crash cause and any injury information, would typically be released by law enforcement or transportation agencies once available.