Major traffic delays were caused by a “significant” collision on I-40 West close to Cedar Bluff Road in Knoxville yesterday. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to the scene of the multi-vehicle collision.According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, all but one lane was closed to traffic by 7:15 p.m. after the incident, which happened at approximately 6:36 p.m., according to WBIR. Commuters were advised by the Fire Department to take “alternate routes such as Kingston Pike or Middlebrook Pike.”
Traffic backed up for as least five miles prior to the collision, indicating significant delays.Additionally, Knoxville Police Department officials cautioned drivers to anticipate delays and look for alternate routes, according to WVLT. I-40 West was eventually reopened, which improved traffic conditions despite the jams and the seriousness of the collision.
To notify the public and offer advice on other routes, the Knoxville Fire Department posted on social media.An important car accident occurred on I-40 West at Cedar Bluff Road, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Take other roads, including Middlebrook Pike or Kingston Pike. This was one of the coordinated actions taken by local authorities to control the situation and promptly notify the public.
The cause of the collision and the number of automobiles involved were not immediately reported. Later in the evening, authorities were able to clear the debris and resume traffic.
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