26May

Memorial Day Holiday Garbage and Recycle Collection and Site Schedule

May 26, 2023By 0 comment

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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17May

IRONMAN 70.3 CHATTANOOGA TRAFFIC IMPACT

May 17, 2023By 0 comment

The Chattanooga Division of Transportation welcomes IRONMAN 70.3 this upcoming weekend.  We recommend that spectators and visitors park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown and utilize the Free Electric Shuttle (beginning 9:30 AM Sunday) and Bike Chattanooga bike share system (24/7). 

Public activities start Friday afternoon with the IRONMAN Village and Official IRONMAN Store opening at 2 PM on Riverfront Parkway.  Both will be open Saturday from 9 AM until 4 PMand Sunday (race day) from 8 AM until 4 PM.

The Tennessee River will be closed to pleasure crafts between Ross’ Landing and the Hubert Fry Center from 5:00 AM until 10:30 AM on Sunday, May 21st.  This includes the Rivermont Park and Tennessee Riverpark boat ramps.

IRONMAN starts early Sunday morning, May 21st, with shuttle buses transporting athletes from Ross’ Landing to the swim starting location. The swim portion begins at 6:50 AMand athletes will be transitioning to the bike race from about 7:15 am until 9:00 am.  Traffic will be stopped from crossing the cyclists’ lane when they are present between 8:00 AM and 1:00 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, Frazier Avenue, Barton Avenue, and Riverfront Parkway between 10:30 AM and 1 PM.

Spectators are encouraged to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity for Chattanooga.  Links to the IRONMAN 70.3 Spectator Guide, Travel Tips, and maps of the routes be found on the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga website.

Closure details:

Riverside Drive/Riverfront Parkway between Aquarium Way and Molly Lane, 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 are currently closed for the IRONMAN 70.3 setup and will reopen Monday, May 22nd at 9 AM.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLOSED OR HAVE LIMITED ACCESS FOR THE BIKE PORTION: 

  • The right southbound lane of Riverfront Parkway between Molly Lane and W MLK Blvd
  • NEW FOR 2023: Riverfront Parkway southbound will be fully closed between W MLK Blvd and Broad Street. All traffic will be directed northbound only  
  • The right southbound lane of Market Street between West 20th Street and West 40th Street
  • West 40th Street between Alton Park Blvd and Tennessee Avenue 
  • I-24 on-ramp and Southbound off-ramp at Market Street will be closed 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 5:00 am until 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 21st for the IRONMAN 70.3 bike portion.  Cyclists will also be on Tennessee Avenue and St Elmo Avenue to the state line, riding with traffic.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CLOSED OR HAVE LIMITED ACCESS FOR THE RUN PORTION: 

  • 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
  • Battery Place off-ramp from Riverfront Parkway
  • Aquarium Way between Riverfront Parkway and Walnut Street 
  • All streets crossing this route will be controlled by CPD officers to give right-of-way to the runners from 5:00 am on Sunday, May 21st until 5:00 pm for the IRONMAN 70.3 run portion. 

There will be several locations where temporary parking restrictions will be in place on Sunday, May 21st.  This includes Riverfront Parkway, Walnut Street, and multiple locations within St Elmo. ‘Special Event No Parking’ signage are posted where these restrictions are in place.

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24Mar

Upcoming Special Event and Construction Road Closures for 3/24/23 Weekend.

March 24, 2023By 0 comment

Guatemala VS Chivas Soccer Match – Finley Stadium

The following roads will be closed on Friday, March 24th from 3:00 PM until 12 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.

Los Trompos / Rock The Riverfront

Riverfront Parkway between Power Alley and Chestnut Street will be closed Saturday, March 25th from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM for Los Trompos / Rock The Riverfront.  All trucks with 3 axles or more will be prohibited on Riverfront Parkway between Martin Luther King and Power Alley. Detours will be posted.  

Construction Updates

2300 Tunnel Blvd

The 2300 block of Tunnel Blvd will be closed effective immediately until Monday, March 27th at 12 Noon for sewer repairs. Detours are currently posted.

Vance Road

The closure of Vance Road between Van Ness Street and Lee Highway will be extended until April 28th due to unforeseen engineering challenges. CDOT is coordinating with the on-site contractor to potentially open one lane in the coming weeks. Updates are forthcoming. Detours are currently posted.

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17Mar

Upcoming Special Event Road Closures

March 17, 2023By 0 comment

Friday, March 17, 2023

Saint Patrick’s Day on Station Street

Station Street between Market Street and Rossville Ave will be closed Friday, March 17th from 4:00 PM until Midnight for Saint Patrick’s Day on Station Street.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

National Black Market

Reggie White Blvd between W 19th Street and the Chattanooga Skate Park parking lot access will be closed Saturday, March 18th from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM for the National Black Market.

St Paddy’s Party On The Parkway

The following streets will be closed from Saturday, March 18th at 8:00 AM until Sunday, March 19th at 3:00 AM for St Paddy’s On The Parkway:

  • Patten Parkway from Georgia Ave to Lindsay Street
  • Lindsay Street southbound from Flynn Street to the Volunteer Garage entrance

Los Trompos / Rock The Riverfront

Riverfront Parkway between Power Alley and Chestnut Street will be closed Saturday, March 18th from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM for Los Trompos / Rock The Riverfront.  All trucks with 3 axles or more will be prohibited on Riverfront Parkway between Martin Luther King and Power Alley. Detours will be posted.  

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03Mar

Reports of Flooding or Wires Down / Trees Down

March 3, 2023By 0 comment

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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13Jan

Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade

January 13, 2023By 0 comment

Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade

On Monday, January 16th, 2023, the following closures will take place:

  • Georgia Ave between E 10th Street and E MLK Blvd from Noon until 2:00 PM for parade line up.
  • E MLK Blvd between Georgia Ave and Peeples Street will close at 12:45 PM and will reopen once the final float enters Peeples Street.
  • Peeples Street between E MLK Blvd and E 10th Street will be closed from 12:45 PM until (estimated) 2:30 PM for parade attendees to disperse.
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12Jan

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

January 12, 2023By 0 comment

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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21Oct

Upcoming Special Event Closures

October 21, 2022By 0 comment

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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28Sep

Upcoming Special Event Road Closures

September 28, 2022By 0 comment

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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20Sep

IRONMAN Chattanooga 2022 Traffic Impact

September 20, 2022By 0 comment

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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