On January 13, 2017 as of approximately 6:00 AM, Interstate 26 westbound at the Rock Springs Road interchange is now back open. All normal traffic patterns will resume.
As previously released:
On January 12, 2017 as of approximately 9:00 PM, the westbound lanes of Interstate 26 at the Rock Springs Road interchange are completely closed and will remain so until further notice to allow for an extensive law enforcement related investigation.
For additional information regarding the surrounding circumstances, please contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit