Travelers heading eastbound on Interstate 40 through Putnam County are currently facing significant delays due to a pair of back-to-back traffic incidents near mile marker 295. The initial disruption occurred at approximately 3:15 PM (CT) when a multi-vehicle crash was reported, resulting in the closure of the eastbound left lane. Because this stretch of the interstate only consists of two lanes, the blockage has effectively reduced traffic flow by half, creating a bottleneck for commuters and long-haul drivers alike.

Just four minutes later, at 3:19 PM (CT), a second incident involving a single-vehicle crash was reported in the same immediate vicinity. While the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is on the scene and confirms that this second accident is not currently blocking any additional travel lanes, the combined presence of emergency responders and the existing lane closure from the first wreck is likely to cause rubbernecking and further congestion.

Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching mile marker 295 or to seek an alternate route until the scene is cleared.