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A semi-truck carrying radioactive waste caught fire near exit 240A and I-40 W in Nashville, causing the closure of I-40 West for several hours. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has since reopened both eastbound and westbound traffic. The Nashville Fire Department worked to cover the truck with tarp and move it to clear the lane, and inspections were conducted to ensure the truck's safety for continued travel.
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are working to clear roads after a record snowfall in the Nashville area, with interstates passable and some lanes clear. Neighborhood streets remain snowy and slippery, prompting advisories to drive slowly if travel is necessary. TDOT has relocated hundreds of vehicles and warns of worsening road conditions due to freezing temperatures. The Nashville Department of Transportation continues to plow and treat primary and secondary routes, while cautioning about black ice and extreme cold temperatures. Winter driving safety tips are provided, including clearing snow off vehicles, slowing down, and avoiding excessive actions while driving.
The state of Tennessee is planning to implement "toll lanes" on several major highways, including I-24 from Nashville to Murfreesboro, as part of a 10-year, $15 billion transportation plan. The state is considering public-private partnerships, where vendors would construct and operate the lanes and collect tolls over 50 years. Other highways being targeted for toll lanes include I-65 from Nashville through Franklin to Spring Hill, I-24 along Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga, and I-40 from the I-40/I-75 junction to state Route 158 west of downtown Knoxville. The state aims to reduce congestion on general lanes while providing motorists with an alternative by paying a fee. Some lawmakers and critics have expressed concerns about foreign companies winning bids and charging tolls beyond the contract period, but transportation officials assure that safeguards will be in place to protect Tennesseans.
Memphis Fire Department officials responded to a call to check debris on the I-40 bridge and noticed someone beneath it, prompting rescue crews to be called in. Despite the efforts of Memphis police and Tennessee Department of Transportation crews, no one was found. Traffic has since reopened.