Contractor To Change MLK Boulevard And 4th Street Ramp Configurations On U.S. 27 North In Chattanooga

These changes will affect the on-ramp to U.S. 27 North from MLK Boulevard, and the off-ramp (Exit 1C) from U.S. 27 North to 4^th Street. Traffic will begin using these newly configured ramps on Thursday morning. This new traffic pattern will be in place for approximately two months.

Traffic coming from downtown Chattanooga and using the on-ramp to U.S. 27 North from MLK Boulvard will be required to come to a complete stop at the top of the ramp. Traffic wishing to access 4^th Street at Exit 1C from U.S. 27 North will now be directed to a new exit ramp before crossing the 6^th Street overpass. This new exit ramp will be narrow and posted for 15 MPH.

Motorists traveling to downtown Chattanooga on U.S. 27 North are encouraged to use MLK Boulevard, Exit 1B from U.S. 27 North to downtown instead of the 4^th Street exit, due to the increased congestion between MLK Boulevard and 4^th Street.  Motorists leaving downtown and heading north on U.S. 27 are encouraged to take Broad Street or Market Street to the 4^th Street on-ramp to access U.S. 27 North.

The speed limit will also be reduced from 45 MPH to 35 MPH between Main Street and 4^th Street on U.S. 27 North. The speed limit on U.S. 27 in the rest of the construction zone remains 45 MPH.  Motorists should exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone and pay close attention to the signage posted. If inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent this work from being done, it will be rescheduled for a later date.