Upcoming Special Event Related Road Closures Announced

  • Friday, October 11, 2024
The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announces the following upcoming special event related road closures:

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival -
The following roads and areas will see closures or restrictions effective immediately until Sunday, Oct. 13 at 11:45 p.m.: 
•       Chestnut Street from MLK Boulevard and 7th Street;
•       Pine Street from MLK Boulevard and 7th Street;
•       8th Street from Broad Street to Pine Street;
•       7th Street from Chestnut Street to Pine Street; and
•       No thru traffic (only local traffic attending the festival or patronizing businesses) will be allowed on Pine Street or 7th Street south of 6th Street.

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Vehicle Parade will take place Saturday, Oct.
12 at 11:30 a.m. on the following route:
•       Siskin Children’s Institute Parking Lot at 11th Street turning south on Carter Street;
•       Carter Street south to W. Main Street;
•       W. Main Street east to Market Street; and
•       Market Street north to MLK Boulevard

Route will encounter a rolling closure by the Chattanooga Police Department for the duration of the parade, only a few minute delays are expected along the route.  
 

Moccasin Bend Fall Classic 10K -
Moccasin Bend Road will have runners present between Hudson Road and the entrance to the Moccasin Bend Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7:55-9:30 a.m. Please use caution while traveling along the route and follow all instructions from on-site Chattanooga Police officers. 
 

Chattanooga Market -
Reggie White Boulevard between W. 19th Street and the Skate Park access road will closed Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 a.m. until Monday, Oct. 14 at noon for the annual Oktoberfest. 
 

No Need To Struggle Community Feeding -
Georgia Avenue between MLK Boulevard and E. 10th Street will be closed Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for the No Need To Struggle Event. 
 

Orchard Knob Play Street -
Ivy Street between N. Orchard Knob Avenue and N. Hawthorne Street will be closed Saturday, Oct 12 from 1-4:30 p.m. for the monthly Orchard Knob Play Street community block party.
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