I-40 Westbound Near Garner Reopens After Sunday Evening Crash

A crash at mile marker 305 on Interstate 40 westbound shut down traffic near Garner on Sunday evening before the roadway was fully cleared and reopened.

The incident, near the U.S. 70 corridor in Garner, triggered initial lane closures that escalated to a full closure of the westbound roadway. The stretch sits in a heavily traveled section of I-40 that serves as a primary artery between Raleigh and communities to the west, meaning any blockage there can ripple quickly into significant backups for commuters and weekend travelers alike.

NCDOT confirmed the scene was cleared following the crash. No further details about the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or the specific cause of the collision were immediately available.

Drivers heading westbound through the Garner area should anticipate residual congestion as traffic patterns normalize after the closure.