UPDATE: Interstate 24 East reopened after wreck at mile marker 16

Update, 2:20 p.m.: The Interstate has been reopened, however traffic still appeared backed up in the Eastbound lanes to Exit 8.

Previously: 

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A multi-car wreck has closed Interstate 24 East at mile marker 16.

As of 1:45 p.m., the eastbound lanes of the interstate were backed up to Exit 8.

There is no ETA on when the interstate will reopen, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has asked that drivers find an alternate route.

This article will be updated. 

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