I-40 East Reopens After Vehicle Fire Near Clyde Causes Major Delays
By Marge | Published 2026-03-05T15:34:30.551Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Haywood County, Clyde
I-40 East in Haywood County reopened Thursday morning, March 5, 2026, after a semi-truck fire
HAYWOOD COUNTY, NC – I-40 East in Haywood County reopened Thursday morning, March 5, 2026, after a semi-truck fire caused significant traffic delays and a full roadway closure during the early commute. The incident, which occurred near mile marker 28.5 close to Clyde, led to a temporary shutdown of eastbound lanes and heavy congestion for travelers.Incident DetailsA vehicle fire prompted the closure of I-40 East near the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway (U.S. 74), approximately two miles east of
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