W Road Closed Until Further Notice Due To Rockslide

  • Sunday, May 19, 2024
County officials said the W Road will remain closed until further notice due to a rockslide Sunday morning.

Residents who live on the W Road will have access to and from their homes. Motorists and cyclists should avoid this area and use Roberts Mill Road or Signal Mountain Blvd./Taft Highway to leave or access Signal Mountain during this time.

Hamilton County Highway & Engineering Departments are assessing the damage & will provide updates as they are learned.
Officials said some large boulders covered the roadway after an apparent rock slide.

Motorists should seek an alternative route until further notice.
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