An overturned vehicle has been reported on I-40 Westbound near mile marker 362.8 in Roane County, Tennessee.

The westbound left lane (out of three lanes) and the left shoulder are currently blocked. Expect delays in the area, as traffic is merging into the remaining open lanes (center and right).

This location is near Exit 362 (Buttermilk Road / Industrial Park Rd area in/near Lenoir City, close to the Roane/Loudon County line region).

Detour Recommendations for Westbound Travelers:

• If approaching from the east (e.g., Knoxville area), consider exiting earlier at Exit 360 or prior exits to avoid the backup.
• Local alternate routes may include taking TN-95 or US-11 south/west parallels in some sections, then rejoining I-40 farther west (e.g., near Farragut or Lenoir City exits like 364+).
• For longer detours to bypass the Roane County stretch entirely, drivers can use I-75 South from Knoxville (via I-40/I-75 split) to reach western points, or local highways like US-70 or TN-61 depending on your destination.
• Check real-time updates via TDOT SmartWay (smartway.tn.gov), local traffic apps, or news sources for any official detour signage, as conditions can change quickly with cleanup efforts.

Use caution, reduce speed, and avoid distractions in the work zone. Emergency crews are on scene.