Overturned semi shuts down I-65 South in Clark County near Biggs Road

A semi truck overturned on I-65 South in Clark County early Friday, shutting down the southbound lanes near Biggs Road, according to WLKY. The incident was reported around 5 a.m.

The closure affected drivers traveling through the Lexington-area corridor, forcing motorists to detour while crews respond. WLKY reported the shutdown in connection with the overturned truck and ongoing response activity in the area of Biggs Road.

Authorities were working to manage the scene and restore traffic flow, with WLKY noting that I-65 South remained closed in Clark County following the crash. The crash location is on the interstate segment that carries commuter and commercial traffic toward the south Louisville and beyond.

Because the overturned vehicle was on the roadway, the shutdown was the immediate public-safety step taken to protect drivers from additional collisions and to allow responders to secure the scene and address hazards associated with a large truck incident.

The cause of the crash, the condition of any driver or passengers, and whether any cargo spilled were not detailed in the initial report. A subsequent update would typically be expected after investigators complete their on-scene work and any tow and cleanup operations finish.

For travelers, the practical impact is continued delays along I-65 South in the near term, along with increased congestion on nearby surface streets used as detours until the highway reopens.