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All lanes back open on Ohio River Bridge in Kentucky after 3-vehicle crash

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UPDATE -- Jan. 19, 2024 -- 8:45 a.m. -- An alert sent from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at 8:50 a.m. confirms all lanes have reopened on the bridge. 

ORIGINAL STORY -- PADUCAH, Ky. -- Interstate 24 is blocked to drivers entering Illinois. 

A three-vehicle crash has occurred at the 1-mile marker on the westbound side of the Ohio River Bridge. All lanes in this direction have closed. 

The McCracken County Emergency Management team reported the crash around 7:15 this morning. They expect the closure to last at least 4 hours. 

A SEMI truck is said to have been involved in the crash. 

Officials are detouring traffic off the interstate at the KY 305 Paducah Exit 3. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet suggests using the Brookport Bridge on US 45 if able. SEMI trucks and vehicles over 15 tons may not use this bridge but rather the US 51 Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge. 

Updates to come.Â