JACKKNIFED TRACTOR-TRAILER BLOCKS LEFT LANE AND SHOULDER OF WESTBOUND I-40
On January 24, 2026, at 5:25 PM CT, a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked the left lane and left shoulder of westbound Interstate 40 in Cumberland County near mile marker 329.
The incident forced traffic into the two right lanes, causing significant delays and backups. Emergency crews responded to secure the scene and clear the roadway.
Drivers were advised to proceed with caution and consider alternate routes.
