A vehicle fire has resulted in the blocking of the right lane and shoulder on Westbound I-40 near exit 347 and mile marker 345, leading to congestion. A caller to the station also claims he saw a fire on the mountain near Rockwood.

The official TDOT Smart Way map notifications read as:

“Interstate 40 Westbound in Roane – Vehicle Fire at MILE MARKER 345 reported at 9:36 AM 9/5/2024 (Central Time Zone). Westbound Right Lane (of 2 Lanes) Blocked, Right Shoulder Blocked.”

“Interstate 40 Westbound in Roane – Congestion at EXIT 347: US-27 / HARRIMAN / ROCKWOOD reported at 9:43 AM 9/5/2024 (Central Time Zone). Westbound No Lanes Blocked.”