LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are urging drivers to use caution this afternoon as officers respond to an active situation on Nicholasville Road.

According to police, units are currently on scene in the 4500 block of Nicholasville Road. The right inbound lane has been temporarily shut down, and drivers in the area should expect delays and a heavier police presence.

ABC 36 News Now confirmed through the Lexington Fire Department units were called to the location because of a bomb threat.

Our crew on the scene saw a building at that location being evacuated.

No additional details have been released about the nature of the incident. Police say they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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