Event Brief
Lane closed on I-81 south following crash in Sullivan Co.
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: A multi-vehicle crash has closed a lane on I-81 south in Sullivan County, impacting morning commutes.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
WHAT: Lane closure due to multi-vehicle crash
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 6:43 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To manage the aftermath of a multi-vehicle crash
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