Accident Shuts Down U.S. 421 South At I-40 In Winston-Salem

Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 18, 2026 —

A traffic accident has caused a shutdown of U.S. 421 South, also known as Salem Parkway, at Interstate 40 in Winston-Salem. The information provided identifies the affected roadway and interchange but does not give further details about the incident.

The time of the accident and when the shutdown began were not provided. It is also unclear how long the closure is expected to last or whether any portion of the route has reopened. No information was provided about injuries, vehicles involved, or the circumstances of the accident.

The available information does not identify the agency or officials who reported the shutdown. It also does not specify whether traffic is being diverted, what alternate routes may be available, or whether the closure affects other roads near the interchange. Those details cannot be confirmed from the information provided.

For now, the confirmed information is limited to the shutdown of southbound U.S. 421 at I-40 in Winston-Salem following a traffic accident. The status of the roadway and any further details about the incident were not included in the report. No timeline for reopening was provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Camdyn Bruce Staff Reporter on greensboro.com, see more information here.