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I-40 east reopens one lane in Roane County after crash

I-40 east was closed west of Buttermilk Road after a commercial vehicle crash; one lane reopened by 7:25 a.m.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)
WHAT: Crash involving a commercial vehicle caused a full closure of I-40 east; one lane reopened.
WHEN: Jun 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
WHERE: Roane County, Tennessee (just west of Buttermilk Road on I-40 east)
WHY: A crash involving a commercial vehicle prompted the closure and subsequent reopening of one lane.

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