Motorists in Roane County contended with significant traffic delays on Monday after a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 40, as per reports from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). The incident, which happened near Mile Marker 358, initially blocked both eastbound and westbound lanes, TDOT's Mark Nagi confirmed, as per WVLT.
Authorities noted the semi came to rest in the median, while images from the scene showed additional vehicles involved, the specifics of which have yet to be released by evening, eastbound traffic resumed flow with westbound still suffering a partial shutdown due to emergency crews working to offload cargo from the overturned truck a detailed account of the aftermath can be found in the witness-provided photo on 3B Media News.
The problems commenced around 5 p.m. EDT, with the wreck causing blockage to the left shoulder and one of the eastbound lanes near Gallaher Road, which led to a backup extending to Mile Marker 362, near Blackburn Lane, as TDOT documented on social media, as per WBIR.
As the evening unfolded, TDOT announced the reopening of all eastbound lanes, while traffic on the westbound side remained affected due to the lane closure which necessitated the rerouting of vehicles and undeniably caused frustration for travelers and residents alike anyone seeking real-time updates and traffic advisories was directed to monitor TDOT's social media feeds.
