Emergency Lane Closure Affects I-64 Westbound Near Olive Hill
An emergency lane closure is in effect on I-64 westbound over Tygarts Creek in the Olive Hill area of Carter County, Kentucky, impacting the right lane near mile point 161 for bridge deck repairs.
Charleston Huntington, WV, October 15, 2026 —
An emergency lane closure is affecting the right lane of westbound Interstate 64 near mile point 161, over Tygarts Creek in the Olive Hill area of Carter County, Kentucky. The closure is in place for bridge deck repairs.
The reported location is on the westbound side of I-64, near Olive Hill. The closure concerns the right lane; the information provided does not say whether other lanes are affected or describe traffic conditions at the site.
The closure is identified as an emergency, but no start time or date, expected completion time, or repair schedule was provided. The available information also does not identify the agency responsible for the work, the contractor, or whether a detour has been established.
No details were provided about the condition of the bridge deck, the reason the repairs became necessary, or whether an inspection found specific damage. The information does not state whether the work has begun or provide an estimate of its duration.
Drivers’ delays, traffic backups and any other impacts were not specified. The reported location and lane information are limited to the right lane of westbound I-64 near mile point 161 over Tygarts Creek. Further details about the closure, including its duration and traffic arrangements, were not included in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Marlee Pinchok on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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