ANOTHER I-40 CRASH RENDERS WESTBOUND I-40 COMPLETELY BLOCKED

TDOT Smart map reports another crash on I-40, this time near mile marker 351, blocking the right lane and right shoulder. Together with the previous wreck from earlier today near mile marker 343 blocking the left lane and shoulder, effectively means Westbound I-40 is completely blocked. Those traveling through I-40 should find an alternate route through Kingston via exit 356A, then through Midtown via Highway 70, then Rockwood via Highway 27 to Westel, and back to I-40 via exit 318.
Interstate 40 Westbound in Roane – Multi-Vehicle Crash at MILE MARKER 351 reported at 3:19 PM 10/11/2024 (Central Time Zone). Westbound Right Lane (of 2 Lanes) Blocked, Right Shoulder Blocked.