Ongoing Repaving Projects

This following locations will see occasional lane closures while undergoing repaving for the week of Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, May 29th:

• Central Avenue between E 38th Street and Lee Avenue.
• W 31st Street between Broad Street and St. Elmo Avenue  
• W 41st Street between Tennessee Avenue and Ochs Highway

Expect minor delays as two-way traffic is maintained by flagging.  

Douglas Street 

On Tuesday, May 26th, Douglas Street between E 8th Street to MLK Boulevard will be closed from 7AM until 5PM for a crane installation and lift. Detours will be posted.

4th Street Ramp to HWY 27 Northbound

The 4th Street ramp accessing HWY 27 northbound will be closed Tuesday, May 26th from 9AM until 3PM for shoulder paving. Detours will be posted directing traffic to W Martin Luther King Boulevard entrance to HWY 27 northbound. 

Williams Street

On Thursday, May 28th, Williams Street between W 20th Street and W 19th Street will be closed from 8AM until 4PM for water service installation. Detours will be posted. Georgia Avenue

On Thursday, May 28th, Georgia Avenue between Market Street and E 10th Street will be closed half a day for repaving. Detours will be posted. 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. –As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 over Germantown Road in Chattanooga, TDOT contract crews will begin nighttime pile driving operations for bridge foundations on Germantown Road near I-24 starting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Because pile driving operations will require Germantown Road to be reduced to one lane in each direction, the work will be done at night between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. EDT when traffic volume is less.

Nighttime pile driving operations will continue on a regular basis until the end of June, although there will be times where testing, preparation and weather interrupts the activity. Depending on how the pile driving operations progress, intermittent nighttime pile driving operations could be possible at this location until the beginning of August.

Pile driving, in this case, will involve the use of specialized machinery to hammer steel or concrete supports into the ground to form the foundation for the future bridges on this project. Driving piles is typically the loudest operation on a construction project with a repetitive steel-on-steel impact, so residents near the work zone will likely experience noise and disturbance while the piles are driven. 

This work is being done as part of a project to replace bridges over and on I-24 near mile marker 183 in Chattanooga, including the bridge on Belvoir Avenue over I-24 and the bridges on I-24 over Germantown Road.

NASHVILLE – Motorists won’t be delayed by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 22 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.

“Suspending construction-related lane closures during the Memorial Day weekend will lessen congestion and delays on Tennessee’s major highways,” said Commissioner Clay Bright. “We want to do our part to help everyone have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and keep traffic flowing as smoothly and efficiently as possible.”

Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long term construction projects. Drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums. 

“We’re asking motorists to drive safely this Memorial Day weekend,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long said. “Though traffic has lessened, we continue to see speeding and distracted driving crashes. State Troopers will work to enforce traffic laws to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities across the state.”

As a result of COVID-19’s impact on travel, AAA advises that for the first time in 20 years, they will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast this year.

CDOT seeks to support restaurants and retail businesses through a recovery pilot program, SPROUTS, that will allow businesses to expand their footprints into the public right-of-way while waiving associated permit fees. Through SPROUTS, businesses can apply for a Temporary Loading Zone, for pick-up and delivery services, a Curb Lane Pedestrian Zone, to create wider sidewalks to provide pedestrians with room to access and lineup for services at a safe distance from other people, and finally an Outdoor Expansion Zone, that will temporarily allow businesses to expand their outdoor capacity to safely serve patrons while complying with the Governor’s executive orders as well as the CDC’s social distancing guidelines. Get further details at Chattanooga.gov.

Ongoing Repaving Projects

This following locations will see occasional lane closures while undergoing repaving for the week of Monday, May 18th through Friday, May 22nd:

• Central Avenue between E 38th Street and Lee Avenue.
• W 31st Street between Broad Street and St. Elmo Avenue  
• Dwight Avenue between Oak Street and the McCallie Avenue off-ramp.
• Derby Circle between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street.
• W 41st Street between Tennessee Avenue and Ochs Highway

Expect minor delays as two-way traffic is maintained by flagging.  

W 26th Street 

Beginning Monday, May 18th, W 26th Street between Market Street and Broad Street will be closed while extensive streetscaping, sidewalk renewal, and road resurfacing takes place. Closure is expected to last until early Fall.  Access will be kept for all businesses and residents. Detours will be posted. 

W 10th Street

On Tuesday, May 19th, W 10th Street between Broad Street and Carter Street will be closed from 7:30AM until 5PM for a crane installation and lift. Detours will be posted.

River Street

On Tuesday, May 19th, River Street between Rennessaince Park and the Coolidge Park Canoe Launch will be closed from 8AM until 3PM for a crane installation and lift. 

Intersection of Georgia Avenue and E 10th Street

Beginning Tuesday, May 19th through Friday, May 22nd, the intersection of Georgia Avenue and E 10th Street will be closed from 8:30AM until 4PMdaily. Detours will be posted.

Greenwood Drive – New Traffic Pattern

Greenwood Drive between McCallie Ave and E. 3rd Street begins a new traffic pattern this week.  Lane markings will now reflect a travel lane in each direction, bike lanes, and a center turn lane. Please use caution as other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians familiarize themselves with the new traffic pattern.

Broad Street between 11th Street and 12th Street

On Wednesday, May 13th, Broad Street between 11th Street and 12th Street will be closed from 8AM until 7PM for a crane installation and lift. Detours will be posted via Market Street.

W 14th Street between Cowart Street and Williams Street

On Wednesday, May 13th, W 14th Street between Cowart Street and Williams Street will be closed from 7AM until 3:30PM for a crane installation and lift.

With businesses slowly reopening across the Tennessee Valley, are you putting miles on your car again? Well, most people are and with that, the average price of a gallon of gas should help a bit. Today’s (5-11) average in Chattanooga is $1.71 / gallon which is higher than the statewide average of $1.60 but lower than the national average, which sits at $1.86 / gallon. If it makes you feel any better, the average price per gallon a year ago was significantly higher at $2.48. No. I didn’t think you’d feel better.

Ongoing Repaving Projects

This following locations will see occasional lane closures while undergoing repaving for the week of Monday, May 11th through Friday, May 15th:

• Isbill Road between Kelley’s Ferry Road and Elder Mountain Road.  
• Glenwood Drive between McCallie Avenue and E 3rd Street. 
• Dwight Avenue between Oak Street and the McCallie Avenue off-ramp.
• Derby Circle between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street.

Expect minor delays as two-way traffic is maintained by flagging.  

Broad Street between 11th Street and 12th Street

On Wednesday, May 13th, Broad Street between 11th Street and 12th Street will be closed from 8AM until 7PM for a crane installation and lift. Detours will be posted via Market Street.

4th Street under Highway 27 will be closed Thursday, May 7th through Saturday, May 9th due to bridge repairs. The Highway 27 southbound off-ramp to 4th Street will detour to the 6th Street exit.