Event Brief
Overturned tractor-trailer on I-40 West causes lane closure
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: I-40 West in Roane County is down to one lane due to an overturned tractor-trailer requiring extensive cleanup.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Transportation
WHAT: Overturned tractor-trailer causing lane closure
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 8:57 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To manage traffic and ensure safety during cleanup
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