Tag Archives: I-40

As Cookeville considers a new panhandling ordinance, one issue would be citing individuals on state right of ways. For example, the corner of Jefferson Avenue and I-40 as well as I-40 and Highway 111. Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton said the city has explored that issue with Representative Ryan Williams. Shelton said it is something other cities might have interest in. ... Read More »

Four accidents occurred within a three-mile stretch of I-40 Thursday because of vehicles hydroplaning. Proper tire tread, following the speed limit and knowing how to navigate water on the road are all ways to avoid hydroplaning. Lieutenant Jeremy Austin with Tennessee Highway Patrol said knowing how to stay in control can make the difference. “Not to panic, staying calm and ... Read More »

A Pegram man airlifted to Nashville’s Skyline Medical Center Thursday afternoon after his vehicle left Interstate 40 and struck a tree. The accident happened just before 2pm near mile marker 274 in Putnam County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Milton Sauls was travelling eastbound when his car left the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. ... Read More »

Rain contributed to a Sunday afternoon accident on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. A Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by 44-year-old Ramon Luis Rodriguez Velazquez of Dallas, Texas rear-ended a vehicle driven by 50-year-old Scott Ray Manley of Metropolis, Illinois. Manley’s vehicle blocked the left lane of travel, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol preliminary reports. The incident happened during heavy rain around ... Read More »

A California man lost control of the tractor trailer he was driving Saturday night causing the vehicle to flip near mile marker 270. 79-year-old Jaswant Sandha was travelling westbound in the right lane and he negotiated a right curve and lost control. The tractor trailer flipped on its left side, blocking the westbound lanes. Sandha suffered minor injuries. The incident ... Read More »

An overturned tractor trailer has a portion of Putnam County’s Interstate 40 closed Saturday night. The westbound lanes of the interstate are completely closed as of 10:30pm following the rollover. The incident happened near mile marker 270 between the Buffalo Valley and Smithville exits. Construction had been taking place in this area earlier Saturday. It is not known if that ... Read More »

Construction Saturday afternoon on Interstate 40 has slowed traffic. Westbound lanes near mile marker 270 in Putnam County are slowed between the Smithville and Buffalo Valley exits. Putnam County 911 reports traffic is moving at roughly 10 mph. Travelers going westbound may want to use alternate routes Saturday afternoon. Read More »

A Hendersonville man transported to Cookeville Regional after a one-car accident Tuesday morning along Interstate 40. 51-year-old Troy Stafford lost control of his car as he drove westbound near mile marker 296 in Putnam County. Stafford’s vehicle struck an embankment and began to roll. It came to rest in the median. The incident happened about 7:00am during a strong rain ... Read More »

Expect delays again this weekend around Crossville exit 317 on Interstate 40 as resurfacing and bridge repair work takes place. T-DOT will begin work Friday night, creating temporary lane closures on US-127 over the interstate and beneath the bridge on I-40. Lanes will remain open to traffic over the weekend. The construction will continue through 6am Monday. Motorists should use ... Read More »

A 27-year old Cookeville man faces multiple charges after a Thursday morning accident along Interstate 40. Martin Francisco faces charges of driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. He also violated the open container laws, faces charging of following too closely, and driving without insurance. Francisco was traveling east along I-40 when a Mack Semi Truck slowed ... Read More »