All westbound lanes of Interstate 40 near downtown Nashville have been reopened following a multi-vehicle crash that had blocked the highway. The Tennessee Department of Transportation confirmed the crash took place around 6 p.m. near mile marker 207.4. During the incident, traffic cameras and TDOT maps showed heavy congestion and multiple emergency responders at the scene, with the left shoulder also impacted.
The crash happened west of downtown Nashville, close to Nashville General Hospital. Commuters experienced significant delays as crews worked through the evening to clear the scene. As of about 10:30 p.m., officials reported that all lanes in the westbound direction had been reopened and traffic flow had resumed.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or whether there were any injuries. The period during which the lanes were blocked likely caused spillover delays for surrounding routes and local roads. Considering the location near a major hospital and the downtown area, the blockage would have had impacts on both local and through traffic.
Moving forward, state or local agencies may review the incident to better understand what happened and whether additional safety measures are needed in that stretch of the interstate. In the meantime, drivers are encouraged to stay alert and check live traffic updates before traveling through downtown Nashville corridors.
