Lanes reopen after semi overturns on I-40 West near Watkins

Published: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Lanes have reopened on I-40 West in North Memphis after a semi-truck overturned Friday night.

The crash was located just past the North Watkins Street exit.

A different semi overturned in the exact same spot Wednesday night.

First responders were still making the scene as of 10:30 p.m.

Westbound traffic was congested for a mile.

As of 6 a.m., the exit ramp and westbound lanes are open.

Overturned semi-truck on I-40 West just past North Watkins Street, Friday, June 12, 2026
Overturned semi-truck on I-40 West just past North Watkins Street, Friday, June 12, 2026(TDOT)

Memphis Police report there were no injuries in this incident.

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