Drivers traveling along Interstate 40 East in Roane County should prepare for significant delays this afternoon following reports of an object on the roadway near Mile Marker 348, just past the Rockwood/Harriman exit.

According to real-time driver data from the Waze app, the hazard was first flagged around 3:17 PM, shortly after reports of heavy traffic congestion began building in the area at 3:10 PM.

Delay Details:

• Location: I-40 East near Mile Marker 348 (Post-Rockwood/Harriman exit)

• Impacted Area: Traffic is heavily backed up—and coming to a complete stop at times—stretching four miles back to Mile Marker 344.

• Current Status: Expect bumper-to-bumper conditions and extended travel times.

Motorists heading eastbound are advised to exercise extra caution, watch for sudden stops, or seek alternative routes if possible while crews address the roadway obstruction.