KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two crashes were reported on major Knoxville roads on Monday, causing backups.
The first was reported on Pellissippi Pkwy. at around 3:58 p.m. Eastern time. It blocked the left southbound lane of the road, causing traffic to back up to George Light Rd.
The second crash was reported on I-40 West at around 4:35 p.m. Eastern time. It blocked the left lane and both shoulders near the Turkey Creek exit, backing traffic up to near the Cedar Bluff exit.
The lanes were back open by 5:30 p.m. according to TDOT.
Additional information about the crashes, such as the circumstances surrounding them and whether injuries were reported, was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available.
