The backed up traffic on Highway 153 appears to be resolved.
EARLIER
Traffic is backed up on Highway 153 due to a multi-car collision at Amnicola Highway.
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, State Route 153 southbound in Hamilton County is blocked by a crash involving multiple vehicles. The crash, first reported at 5:16 p.m., is expected to be cleared by 7:16 p.m. Southbound traffic is affected, while Northbound traffic is affected with no delays.