Update: **Update** The Northbound lane is now open, the Southbound lane is still closed. Traffic will still be moving slowly.

Both lanes of US Highway 27 North at the Garrard/Lincoln County line is currently shut down while responders work a motor vehicle collision. Please avoid the area if at all possible. Thank you for your patience.Bluegrass 911 Communications has announced that both lanes of US Highway 27 North at the Garrard/Lincoln County line have been shut down due to a motor vehicle collision. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, working to address the situation.

The collision has resulted in the closure of both lanes, causing significant traffic delays in the area. Bluegrass 911 Communications is urging motorists to avoid the area if at all possible and thanking them for their patience as responders work to address the incident.

Details of the collision, including the number of vehicles involved and the severity of any injuries sustained, have not been released at this time. It is unclear when the highway will reopen, as responders work to clear the scene and investigate the cause of the collision.