The Chattanooga Division of Transportation announced the following upcoming special event and construction road closures.
Special Event Closures
River Games Chattanooga
The following road closures and restrictions will be in place for Riverfront Parkway at the associated times listed:
- Phase 1
Friday, Aug. 15 at 8:30 a.m. until Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 a.m.:
• Riverfront Parkway between Power Alley and Chestnut Street; and
• All trucks over two axles will be prohibited between W.MLK Boulevard and Aquarium Way during this closure, unless delivering to local businesses.
- Phase 2
Saturday, Aug.
16 at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Aug. 17 at 7 a.m.:
• Riverfront Parkway between Molly Lane (north entrance) and Aquarium Way will be closed to all through traffic and all street parking will be restricted within the closure;
• All trucks over two axles will be prohibited between W. MLK Boulevard and Aquarium Way during this closure, unless delivering to local businesses; and
• Chattanooga Riverboat / Southern Belle / SpringHill Suites / Scottie’s On The River parking can be accessed via W. MLK Boulevard and Riverfront Parkway.
- Phase 3
Sunday, Aug. 17 at 7 a.m. until Monday, Aug. 18 at 7 a.m.:
• Riverfront Parkway between Power Alley and Chestnut Street; and
• All trucks over two axles will be prohibited between W. MLK Boulevard and Aquarium Way during this closure, unless delivering to local businesses.
High School Jamboree at Finley Stadium
On Friday, Aug. 15, the following closures and restrictions will be in place from 4 p.m.-11 p.m.:
• Chestnut Street in front of Finley Stadium will be closed;
• Reggie White Boulevard in front of Finley Stadium will be closed;
• W. 19th Street in front of Finley Stadium will be closed; and
• The westbound right lane of W. 20th Street between Chestnut Street and Main Street will be closed.
Summer Splash Arts Festival
Georgia Avenue between E. MLK Boulevard and E. 10th Street will be closed Saturday, Aug. 16 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. for the Summer Splash Arts Festival.
Chattanooga Market
Reggie White Boulevard between W. 20th Street and the Skating/Dog Park parking lot access will be closed Sunday, Aug. 17 for the Chattanooga Market.
Construction Closures
108 Tremont Street
Tremont Street between River Street and Frazier Avenue will close Friday, Aug. 15 until Tuesday, Aug. 26 for emergency sewer repairs. Detours will be posted.
Cherry Street
Cherry Street between E. 6th Street and E. 7th Street will close Saturday, Aug. 16 for a crane lift. Detours will be posted.