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Truck crash closes all lanes of I-40 Eastbound

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) –

Knoxville Fire Department reported the crash happened just before noon and all lanes of I-40 eastbound are closed between Asheville Highway and 640 due to the collision.

Traffic Alert

Tractor Trailer crash causing major backups on I-40 East near I-640 on the East side of Knoxville https://www.wvlt.tv/traffic/

Posted by WVLT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Knoxville Police Department said officers are now working a single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on I-40 East at I-640 near Asheville Highway. The crash knocked over a utility pole. All lanes are blocked. Traffic is being diverted to Rutledge Pike.