Flipped semi shuts down part of southbound I-65 near downtown Nashville

An overturned semi forced authorities to close the southbound lanes on Interstate 65 just south of downtown Nashville.

The wreck took place about 1:15 p.m. at mile marker 82 near the I-40 exchange.

By 3:30 p.m., one southbound lane was open to traffic on the on-ramp from I-40 east.

The wreck was estimated to be cleared by about 7 p.m.

Northbound traffic was not affected.

No injuries were reported in the crash, according to Metro Nashville Police.