Event Brief
Traffic Alert: Hazard Causes Heavy Delays on I-40 E
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Object reported on I-40 East near MM 348 in Roane County; Waze flagged it around 3:17 PM, triggering heavy afternoon delays.
WHO: Motorists traveling on I-40 East in Roane County
WHAT: Roadway hazard reported near Mile Marker 348 on I-40 East
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM ET
WHERE: I-40 East in Roane County near Mile Marker 348, just past the Rockwood/Harriman exit
WHY: An object on the roadway was reported, creating a traffic hazard.
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