At 10:22 AM Central Time on November 26, 2025, debris was reported on I-40 Eastbound at mile marker 326 in Cumberland County, blocking the right lane of the two-lane highway.

Located just west of the Crab Orchard exit on the Cumberland Plateau, the incident forced traffic into a single lane, creating slowdowns and heightened risk.

TDOT crews were dispatched for cleanup, and drivers were urged to proceed with caution or use alternate routes like SR-68, especially amid holiday travel on this busy corridor.