NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A portion of the interstate in Nashville was closed Sunday morning after a semi-truck carrying a wide load hit an overpass.
All westbound lanes on I-40 West near mile marker 213 and the right shoulder were blocked following the incident.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the area around 9:18 a.m. Crews are investigating what led to this incident.
Troopers are on the scene of a non-injury crash on I40 West at the 213 MM. There will be an extended closure due to a loaded commercial vehicle striking an overpass near that location. Seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/fjHuc6eZ5L
— THPNashville (@THPNashville) January 14, 2024
Lanes reopened in the area just before 12:20 p.m. Sunday.

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