Motorists traveling westbound on US-50 near the Daviess-Knox County line are being advised to re-route their travel plans due to a temporary road closure prompted by a recent spill.

According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the closure is necessary for a thorough cleaning operation following an unspecified spill along the roadway. Images shared by officials show a noticeable trail of mud or possibly an agricultural substance coating the road surface, with cleanup crews actively working the site using tractors and heavy equipment.
Officials have not released details regarding the nature of the spill or how long the closure will last, but travelers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
