Scheduled Road Work on Westbound I-40 at 351 near Kingston has seen the right lane and shoulder blocked. This has resulted in congestion all the way up to and possibly past mile marker 354. Those heading westbound should consider getting off I-40 at exit 356A, traveling south down Gallaher Rd, taking Kingston Highway west until reaching Pine Ridge Rd, and rejoining I-40 at exit 350.

The notifications on the TDOT Smart Ways map read as:

“Interstate 40 Westbound in Roane – MILE MARKER 351 Scheduled Road Work Westbound Right Lane (of 2 Lanes) Blocked, Right Shoulder Blocked. This work is expected to start on 10/28/2024 (Central Time Zone).”

“Interstate 40 Westbound in Roane – Congestion at MILE MARKER 354 reported at 8:40 AM 10/28/2024 (Central Time Zone). Westbound No Lanes Blocked.”