Upcoming Road Closings Announced

  • Friday, July 12, 2024

Here are upcoming road closings:

Nightfall

The following roads and intersections will be closed every Friday starting May 24 through Aug. 30, from 4 p.m. until midnight:

·  Cherry Street at E MLK Blvd.

·  Martin Luther King Blvd Between Market Street and Lindsay Street (Market Street will remain open in both directions for the duration)

·  Georgia Avenue from E 10th Street to MLK Blvd

·  Georgia Avenue from MLK Blvd to E 8th Street

Any traffic needing to exit businesses or street parking spaces after the closure begins will be permitted to leave the closure at the intersection of MLK Blvd and Lindsay Street.

Scenic City Scorcher

River Street east of Tremont Street will be closed Saturday, July 13, from 7:15-8:45 a.m. for the Scenic City Scorcher. Participants will be sharing the road with vehicles within Heritage Landing, Drivers are asked to use caution during the event. 

Chattanooga Market

Reggie White Blvd between W 19th Street and the Skate Park access road will close every Sunday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. through Nov. 24, for the Chattanooga Market. 

CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES

Columbia Street

Columbia Street between E 10th Street to Custom Street will be closed Saturday, July 13 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a crane lift.

1608 Bailey Ave

Bailey Ave eastbound within the 1600 block will be closed daily between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Saturday, July 13,, and Monday, July 15 for a utility street cut.  Detours will be posted. Westbound traffic will not be affected.

Jersey Pike at the Norfolk Southern Grade Crossing

Jersey Pike will be closed all day (estimated 8 a.m.-8 p.m.) on Monday, July 15, at the Norfolk Southern Railroad grade crossing for a track defect repair.  Traffic will be detoured via HWY 153 during the closure.

Oak Street

Oak Street between Oneal Street and Central Ave will be closed Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 for curb and gutter rebuilding, asphalt repair, and paving. Access will still be maintained for all residents within the closure. 

W 8th Street 

W 8th Street between Market Street and Broad Street will be closed Monday, July 15 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to expedite debris removal. Detours will be posted. 

View CDOT's map of events and road closures for full details of these activities and other projects underway in our public space.

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