NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Icy conditions in Middle Tennessee have created hazardous travel conditions for drivers Thursday morning.
A crash has closed I-65 South at mile marker 57 near I-840 in Williamson County. TDOT did not have an estimated time of reopening.
Numerous crashes and issues have been reported along Interstate 24. At least two semi crashes have been reported and at least two tractor trailers have gotten stuck on the eastbound I-24 exit ramp on Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna.
Tractor trailers are having a ROUGH go of it today. New issue on the ramp in Smyrna: I-24 EB at Sam Ridley Pkwy #5LiveTraffic pic.twitter.com/0Rn7K7MObG
— Rebecca Schleicher (@NC5_RSchleicher) February 18, 2021
Also on I-24, a semi slid down an embankment near Haywood Lane.
Here's a shot of the trailer in the embankment. Icy conditions even on the treated interstates this morning! pic.twitter.com/iMROOeNwh0
— Rebecca Schleicher (@NC5_RSchleicher) February 18, 2021
ANOTHER semi off the road! This is Ezell Rd at Willard Dr #5LiveTraffic pic.twitter.com/edfaKLGEnv
— Rebecca Schleicher (@NC5_RSchleicher) February 18, 2021
On I-65, a truck hit a slick spot and hit a guardrail near Old Hickory Boulevard in Brentwood.
So far, no major issues have been reported. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said most interstates are passable, with at least one to two lanes open.
6:20AM - TDOT crews are reporting most interstates are passable with at least 1-2 lanes open. Crews will be working on clearing interstate ramps and then move to secondary routes.
— Kathryn Schulte (@SchulteTDOT) February 18, 2021
A second round of winter weather moved through overnight Wednesday, bringing more snow to the area. An off and on wintry mix is expected to continue today.
