Event Brief
Lumber spill on I-75 North snarls traffic near Sweetwater
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: TDOT cleared about 40,000 pounds of lumber from I-75 North after a spill, causing backups near Sweetwater.
WHO: TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi
WHAT: A lumber spill on I-75 North required roadway cleanup and led to traffic backups.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM ET
WHERE: Sweetwater
WHY: A lumber spill on I-75 North prompted TDOT to clear debris from the roadway.
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