Debris cleared from I-69 northbound ramp at Benton, Ky. exit 43 All lanes of I-69 are open to traffic. (Source: Pexels/stock image) By Marsha Heller | January 12, 2021 at 8:08 AM CST - Updated January 12 at 8:08 AM
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Crews worked quickly to get traffic moving on Interstate 69 northbound at the KY 348 Benton exit 43 interchange in Marshall County on Tuesday morning.
According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, a load of construction debris came off of a trailer traveling down the northbound entry ramp.
Debris had blocked access to the exit and one northbound lane of I-69.
Crews estimated it would take approximately two hours to clean-up, but it took about 45 minutes.