THE APEX TIMES
I-75 will run one lane in both directions Thursday in Whitley County for guardrail repair work
Drivers will face reduced capacity at specific mile markers as crews repair guardrail end treatments on the interstate in Whitley County.
Traffic on Interstate 75 through Whitley County will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Thursday as crews work to repair guardrail end treatments, according to a traffic advisory reported by WKYT.
The advisory states that on I-75 North, the restriction will be at mile marker 24. On I-75 South, lane closure will be at mile marker 26.
The maintenance work is intended to address the guardrail end treatments located along the interstate, with the temporary lane reductions designed to provide a working area for crews while vehicles pass through the construction zone.
Because the changes are in different mile marker locations for northbound and southbound traffic, drivers entering the area may see delays or shifting travel patterns depending on direction and approach point along the corridor.
The closures are planned for Thursday, the day outlined in the advisory, and are expected to affect motorists traveling through the Whitley County segment of the interstate during the work window.
WKYT’s report did not specify additional details such as the duration of the lane reductions, whether all lanes would be fully restored intermittently, or which agency or contractor is performing the repairs.
Motorists traveling through the area are advised to be prepared for reduced traffic flow while crews complete the guardrail end treatment repairs at the mile markers listed in the advisory.
Why It Matters
- Temporary lane reductions can reduce traffic flow, increasing the likelihood of slowdowns for commuters and travelers passing through Whitley County.
- Guardrail end treatments are part of roadside safety infrastructure, and repairs can affect how safely vehicles are managed near the barrier system.
- Clear timing and location of closures help drivers plan around impacts and reduce unexpected disruptions in the work zone.
- Interstate lane restrictions can affect emergency response routes and normal travel between nearby communities during the scheduled maintenance period.
Key Facts
- Thursday lane closures are planned on I-75 in Whitley County for guardrail end treatment repairs.
- I-75 North will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 24.
- I-75 South will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 26.
- The work is described as repairing guardrail end treatments along the interstate.
- The advisory is published by WKYT and provides the mile marker locations for drivers.