Upcoming Construction and Special Event Road Closures

CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES

Lookout Street

Lookout Street between E 5th Street and E 6th Street will be closed on Saturday, November 4th for a crane lift. Detours will be posted.

Paving Update

The following roadways are scheduled to see paving and resurfacing work for the week of Monday, November 6th through Friday, November 10th:

·         Andrea Drive from Boydston Road to Dead End

·         Aster Ave from Kelly’s Ferry Road to Cummings Hwy

·         Boydston Road from Browns Ferry Road to Ogrady Drive

·         Cummings Road from Cummings Hwy to Birmingham Hwy

·         Judy’s Trail from Judy’s Lane to Judy’s Lane

·         Rondaboo Drive from Browns Ferry Road to the Cul-de-sac

·         Wauhatchie Pike from Cummings Hwy to Cummings Road

1040 Givens Road

Givens Road between Wynfair Lane and Knotting Wood Way will be closed Monday, November 6ththrough Monday, November 20th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Detours will be posted.

Market Street

The left northbound and southbound lanes will be closed on Market Street between Main Street and 20th Street on Monday, November 6th, and Tuesday, November 7th from 10 AM – 3 PM for median maintenance.

Central Avenue – E 3rd to McCallie Ave

Central Avenue will be closed between E 3rd Street and McCallie Avenue on Tuesday, November 7th through Thursday, November 9th from 9 AM until 3 PM daily for restriping. Please note:

·         O’Neal Street will be utilized as a detour during this closure.

·         Eastbound traffic will be allowed to exit Vine Street, but will be directed to McCallie Ave.

·         The following intersections with Central Ave will be closed:

o   Oak Street

o   Clark Street

o   Fortwood Street

o   E 5th Street

o   E 4th Street

·         Eastbound and westbound traffic on McCallie Ave and E 3rd Street will not be affected.

·         Only emergency vehicles will be allowed through the closure.

SPECIAL EVENT CLOSURES

Freightwaves – Future of Freight Festival – Carter Street

Carter Street northbound from W 13th Street to the Marriott / Convention Center Parking Garage Entrance will be closed Monday, November 6th at 10:30 AM through Thursday, November 9th at 2 PMfor the Future of Freight Festival. All traffic from W 12th Street will detour via southbound Carter Street.

View CDOT’s map of events and road closures for full details of these activities and other projects underway in our public space.

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Memorial Day Holiday Garbage and Recycle Collection and Site Schedule

Chattanooga, TN– Garbage and Recycle collection scheduled for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 2023, will be collected as normal. There will be no changes to the collection day.  Please place containers along the curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day to ensure pickup. 

The Birchwood Landfill and the Wood Recycle Center will be closed Monday, May 29th, 2023, and will reopen Tuesday, May 30th, 2023.

The Refuse Collection Centers, Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and Recycle Collection Centers will be closed Monday, May 29th, 2023, and will reopen Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. 

Residents may call 311 for any additional questions Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM

About Chattanooga Public Works

The Department of Public Works delivers a variety of services that Chattanooga’s citizens rely on daily. Responsibilities include the City’s infrastructure: its design, construction, and maintenance; the City’s stormwater system; the collection and disposal of garbage, brush, recycling, and household hazardous waste.

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Reports of Flooding or Wires Down / Trees Down

The following locations are closed or have limited access:

New incidents:

·  Ashland Terrace at Ely Road (hazard reported)

·  W 11th at Broad Street (hazard reported)

·  212 Compress St (wires down)

·  Hixson Pike at Ozark Rd (wires down)

·  Mountain Creek Road at Runyan Drive (hazard reported)

·  2914 Haywood Ave 

·  112 Woodlawn Dr (hazard reported)

·  3926 Azalean Dr (wires down)

·  Signal Mountain Blvd at Balmoral Dr (wires down)

Continuing incidents:

·  Dwight Ave at Oak Street (wires down)

·  1703 Union Ave (wires down)

·  1701 Ellyn Ln (wires down)

·  1300 Dodds Ave (hazard reported, extent of closure unknown)

·  824 Endicott St (wires down)

·  Belvoir Ave at Brainerd Road (hazard reported, extent of closure unknown)

·  2020 Gunbarrel Rd (hazard reported, extent of closure unknown)

·  Roanoke Ave / Wilcox Blvd (hazard reported, extent of closure unknown)

·  Thrushwood Dr at Intermont Dr (wires down)

·  129 Valleybrook Cir (wires down)

·  1600 Bailey Ave (wires down)

·  Old Ringgold Rd at S Crest Road (hazard reported, extent of closure unknown)

·  Highway 153 at the Chickamauga Dam northbound and southbound is closed (wires down)

·  W Road is closed (wires down)

·  N Seminole Dr at Donna Ln (wires down)

·  4305 Cain Ave (wires down)

·  Wilson St at N Hawthorne St (wires down)

·  4609 Locksley Ln (wires down)

·  Hixson Pike at Middle Valley Road (unknown hazard)

·  1000 S Scenic Hwy (possible tree down)

·  8726 Igou Gap Rd (unknown hazard)

·  4120 Cummings Hwy (wires down)

Please obey any instructions from law enforcement, flaggers, or traffic control devices in these areas. Road conditions may worsen as high winds are expected to continue into the evening. Use extreme caution.

Please report flooded locations or trees down by dialing our 311 Service Center 8 AM-5 PM Mon-Fri at 423-643-6311; Or if after hours/weekends, the Chattanooga Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 423-698-2525

Remember: Never attempt to cross flooded roads or downed power lines

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Reports of Flooding / Wires Down / Trees Down / Road Hazards

The following locations are closed or have limited access:

  • Main Street between Market Street and Broad Street (wall collapse)
  • 100 Isbill Road (wires down)
  • 807 S Crest Road (wires down)
  • Greenwood Road at Dee Drive (hazard reported)
  • Gadd Road at Highway 153 (hazard reported)
  • Kellys Ferry Ave at Cummings Highway (hazard reported)
  • 1600 Eagle Drive (wires down)

Please obey any instructions from law enforcement, flaggers, or traffic control devices in these areas. Road conditions will only worsen while inclement weather remains in our area. Use extreme caution.
Please report flooded locations or trees down by dialing our 311 Service Center 8 AM-5 PM Mon-Fri at 423-643-6311; Or if after hours/weekends, the Chattanooga Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 423-698-2525
Remember: Never attempt to cross flooded roads.

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Upcoming Special Event Closures

Chattanooga Community Kitchen Fall Festival
E 11th Street between Baldwin Street and Peeples Street will be closed Friday, October 21st from Noon until 5:00 PM for the CCK Fall Festival and Rebrand Debut.

Chattajack 31 Paddle RaceRiverfront Parkway between Power Alley and Chestnut Street will be closed Friday, October 21st at Noon until Saturday, October 22nd at 11:59 PM for the annual Chattajack 31 Paddle Race.  All trucks over 2 axles will need to use Martin Luther King Blvd and Chestnut Street as detour routes and will not be allowed on Power Alley. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Football Home GameThe following roads will be closed on Saturday, October 22nd from 6:00 AM until 6:30 PM:

  • Reggie White Blvd between the Chattanooga Skate Park north entrance and W 20th Street
  • Chestnut Street between W 17th Street and W 19th Street
  • W 19th Street between Reggie White Blvd and Chestnut Street

Street parking will be prohibited on Chestnut Street within the closure on the dates/times listed above. Vehicles left within the closure will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Fall Family Fun FestGeorgia Ave between E Martin Luther King Blvd and E 10th Street will be closed Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM for First Things First Fall Family Fun Fest.
Chattanooga Football Club MatchThe following roads will be closed on Sunday, October 23rd from 4:00 PM until 11:30 PM:

  • Reggie White Blvd between the Chattanooga Skate Park north entrance and W 20th Street
  • Chestnut Street between W 17th Street and W 19th Street
  • W 19th Street between Reggie White Blvd and Chestnut Street

Street parking will be prohibited on Chestnut Street within the closure on the dates/times listed above. Vehicles left within the closure will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Chattanooga MarketReggie White Blvd in front of the First Horizon Pavilion will be closed Sunday, October 23rd from 6:00 AM until 11:30 PM for the Chattanooga Market (followed by the CFC Match). The theme this weekend is ‘Scenic City Wings’.

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Upcoming Special Event Road Closures

Chattanooga Football Club Home Match

The following roads will be closed on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 from 4:00 PM until Midnight:

  • Reggie White Blvd between the Chattanooga Skate Park north entrance and W 20th Street.
  • Chestnut Street between W 17th Street and W 19th Street.
  • W 19th Street between Reggie White Blvd and Chestnut Street.

Street parking will be prohibited on Chestnut Street within the closure on the dates/times listed above. Vehicles left within the closure will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Honest Charley Private Event

  • Fort Street between 14th Street and 13th Street will be closed on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM for a private event.

Thursdays On Station Street

  • Station Street between Market Street and Rossville Avenue will be closed on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM for ‘Thursdays On Station Street.’

3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival – Riverfront Parkway

  • Riverfront Parkway, between Power Alley and Aquarium Way, and Chestnut Street between Aquarium Way and Riverfront Parkway, will be closed on Friday, September 30th at 10:00 AM until Sunday, October 2nd at 8:00 PM (Chattanooga Pride Festival will utilize the identical closure for Sunday). 
  • All vehicles over two axles, including tractor-trailers, must use Aquarium Way or W Martin Luther King Blvd as a detour.

Tennessee Valley Heart Walk

The following will be in effect Saturday, October 1st, from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM for the Tennessee Valley Heart Walk::

  • The eastbound right lane of Frazier Avenue will be closed from Market Street to Walnut Street.
  • Runners will share the road on Walnut Street between the Walnut Street Bridge Plaza and E 3rd Street.
  • Drivers should use caution and follow all instructions from on-site officers.

2022 Moccasin Bend Fall Classic

  • On Saturday, October 1st, 2022 between 7:45 AM and 9:45 AM, the Moccasin Bend Fall Classic will take place on Moccasin Bend Road between Hudson Road and the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institution. 
  • Runners will be sharing the road with traffic. Drivers should use caution and follow any instructions from on-site officers.

Chattanooga Football Club Home Match

The following roads will be closed on Saturday, October 1st,2022 t from 4:30 PM until Midnight:

  • Reggie White Blvd between the Chattanooga Skate Park north entrance and W 20th Street (Reggie White will remain closed until 6:00 PM Sunday for the Chattanooga Market).
  • Chestnut Street between W 17th Street and W 19th Street.
  • W 19th Street between Reggie White Blvd and Chestnut Street

Street parking will be prohibited on Chestnut Street within the closure on the dates/times listed above. Vehicles left within the closure will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Chattanooga Market

  • Reggie White Blvd will be closed in front of the First Horizon Pavilion on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022,  for the Chattanooga Market until 6:00 PM.
  • This Sunday’s theme is the “Erlanger Health Fair.”

Chattanooga Pride Parade 

The following will be in effect Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, from 11:30 AM until 12:15 PM for the Chattanooga Pride Parade::

  • Westbound right lane of 4th Street between Walnut Street and Market Street.
  • Southbound Market Street between 4th Street and Aquarium Way.
  • Westbound Aquarium Way from Market Street to Chestnut Street.
  • CPD will have officers directing traffic at all intersections.
  • Detours will be posted.
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IRONMAN Chattanooga 2022 Traffic Impact

September 19, 2022 – Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga Division of Transportation welcomes IRONMAN this upcoming weekend.  We recommend that spectators and visitors park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown and utilize the Free Electric Shuttle and Bike Chattanooga bike share system. Bike Chattanooga Ambassadors will be at bike share stations to assist folks renting a bike.

Public activities start Saturday morning with the IRONKID’s race at 9 am on Riverfront Parkway.  The IRONMAN Expo area will be open on the Chattanooga Green on Thursday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

The Tennessee River will be closed to pleasure crafts between Ross’s Landing and the Chickamauga Dam from 5:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 25th.  This includes the Rivermont Park and Tennessee Riverpark boat ramps.

IRONMAN starts early Sunday morning, September 25th, with the swim portion at 7:30 AM and athletes will be transitioning to the bike race from about 8:10 AM until 1:00 PM.  Traffic will be stopped from crossing the cyclists’ lane when they are present between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Riverfront Parkway, West 20th Street, Broad Street, Market Street, and Alton Park Boulevard.  Runners will be on the Riverwalk, Amnicola Highway, the Veterans Bridge, Barton Avenue, Hixson Pike, and Riverview Road between 12:25 PM and 12:40 AM.

Spectators are encouraged to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity for Chattanooga.  Links to the Ironman Spectator Guide, Travel Tips, and maps of the routes be found on the 2022 IRONMAN Chattanooga website<https://www.ironman.com/im-chattanooga>.

Closure details:
Riverside Drive/Riverfront Parkway between Aquarium Way and Molly Street, Chestnut Street between Aquarium Way and Riverfront Parkway, Power Alley from the parking lot to Riverfront Parkway, and the southbound Veterans Bridge ramp to Riverside Drive will be closed from 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 21 until 8:00 PM on Monday, September 26 for the IRONMAN setup, race, and take-down.

The right eastbound lane of Riverfront Parkway between Molly Lane and Market Street, the right southbound lane of Market Street between West 20th Street and West 40th Street (the I-24 on-ramp and off-ramp at Market Street will be closed), West 40th Street between Alton Park Blvd and Tennessee Avenue, and all streets crossing this route will be controlled by CPD officers.   The intersections of St Elmo Avenue and Virginia Avenue at West 45th Street will be 4-way stops from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the IRONMAN bike portion.  Cyclists will also be on Tennessee Avenue and St Elmo Avenue to the state line, riding with traffic.

The right eastbound lane of Frazier Avenue between Forest Avenue and the Veterans Bridge, the right northbound lane of Barton Avenue between Frazier Avenue and Baker Street, the right northbound lane of the Veterans Bridge between East 3rd Street and Barton Avenue, the right westbound lane of Amnicola Highway between Old Curtain Pole Road and Lindsay Street, Riverside Drive between Lindsay Street and Molly Lane, the Battery Place off-ramp from Riverside Drive, Aquarium Way between Riverside Drive and Walnut Street will be closed and all streets crossing this route will be controlled by CPD officers to give right-of-way to the runners from 12:25 PM on Sunday, September 25 until 1:00 am on Monday, September 26 for the IRONMAN run portion.

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Reports of Wires/Trees Down, Hazards or Flooding

The following locations may be closed or have limited access while emergency crews clear the right-of-way:

  • 1970 Cummings Highway (wires down)
  • Cummings Highway at Browns Ferry Road (hazard)
  • 600 Market Street (hazard)
  • 900 Market Street (hazard)
  • Market Street at W Aquarium Way (hazard)
  • HWY 153 at Dupont Parkway (hazard)
  • 519 Cherokee Blvd (wires down)
  • 700 E 11th Street (hazard)
  • W 6th Street at Chestnut Street (hazard)
  • 3500 Broad Street (hazard)
  • 550 Houston Street (flooding)
  • N Orchard Knob Ave at Jackson Street (wires down)
  • 7500 Middle Valley Road (Hamilton County-wires down)
  • More areas may be affected not listed here as severe weather moves through
  • Obey any instructions from law enforcement, flaggers, or traffic control devices in these areas. 

Please report flooded locations or trees down by dialing our 311 Service Center 8 AM-5 PM Mon-Fri at 423-643-6311; Or if after hours/weekends, the Chattanooga Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 423-698-2525

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Wilcox Tunnel Closed

Wilcox Tunnel will be closed immediately beginning Thursday, June 30, 2022 for emergency repairs.  

  • City Street Maintenance Crews are on site.
  • Detours will be posted.
  • All motorists are asked to avoid traveling near this area as to provide leeway for repair services. 
  • These closures may remain in place for an extended period of time until the repairs are completed.
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Interstate Construction Halted for Easter Holiday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.

TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 18 at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists expected to travel across the state this holiday weekend.

Motorists will still encounter some long-term lane closures on construction projects that will remain in place. While lane closure activity will be stopped, some workers may be on-site in construction zones, and reduced speed limits will still be in effect. Motorists are urged to adhere to all posted speed limits, especially in work zones, for their safety. Slower speeds are necessary in work zones due to the temporary layout of the roadway and will be enforced.

Do your part to keep yourself and TDOT road workers safe – set your GPS in advance and Know BEFORE You Go, secure your phone in a Hands-Free device, and Work With Us by moving over and slowing down when you see vehicles with flashing lights.  

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