Truck hauling 22,000-pound metal press overturns, causing traffic delays on I-40 in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports an overturned commercial vehicle is causing traffic issues on Interstate 40 in Nashville.

TDOT is urging drivers to use caution on I-40 West near Exit 215.

UPDATE: A CMV lost a metal press, weighing 22,000 lbs. Estimated clearance is 6:00 PM. pic.twitter.com/TyHTW6wWBi

— ErinTDOT (@ErinTDOT) December 9, 2025

The left two lanes are being blocked due to the overturned load, as of about 3:30 p.m…

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