Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will close the right lane of I-40 West at mile marker 285 in Putnam County on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 5 pm to 5 am to allow for an environmental clean-up from Thursday’s (1/15/2026) multi-vehicle crash.
This work is weather-dependent. Drivers are advised to plan ahead, expect delays, and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Tennessee’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over for highway workers and emergency vehicles. Violation of this law can result in up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.