An accident closed I-71/75 Friday afternoon. Photo provided | KYTC

All southbound lanes of I-71/I-75 in Northern Kentucky will be shut down for hours due to a crash, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Friday.

The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Friday before the Buttermilk Pike exit into Crescent Springs All southbound lanes are blocked at Buttermilk Pike.

All drivers are being diverted off the interstate to Buttermilk Pike (KY-371), and motorists should expect significant delays, KYTC said.

According to KYTC, dispatch said the interstate lanes are expected to be closed for the next four to five hours.

It’s unclear at this time what caused the crash, how many vehicles are involved or if anyone was injured.

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