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.

Memphis Police report there were no injuries in this incident.
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