I-40 West Reopens Near Tennessee State Line After Early Morning Crash
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-08T14:19:49.934Z
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Haywood County -- May 8, 2026: Travel on Interstate 40 West has resumed following an early-morning tractor-trailer accident that snarled traffic near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line for several hours on Friday, May 8.
Haywood County -- May 8, 2026: Travel on Interstate 40 West has resumed following an early-morning tractor-trailer accident that snarled traffic near the North Carolina-Tennessee state line for several hours on Friday, May 8.The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) first reported the incident just after 6:30 a.m., which forced a total closure of all westbound lanes at Exit 7 (Cold Springs Creek Road). The crash required an extended cleanup and response period, causing significant