More Grade Crossing Closures and Multiple Wilcox Bridge Projects
Monday, March 2nd - Tuesday, March 17th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 4, 2026)
EMERGENCY LANE CLOSURE
Wilcox Blvd Bridge <https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZhaW6GJ4tzKHBwB8> - Eastbound Right Lane
Effective immediately, Chattanooga Public Works crews are closing the eastbound, right lane on the Wilcox Bridge between Riverside Drive and N Holtzclaw Ave for an emergency concrete repair. The lane will remain closed until tomorrow afternoon to allow for concrete curing.
NEW CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
Rossville Ave <https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQQtAHRnXsPWRVkQ9> & E 17th Street <https://maps.app.goo.gl/ct3ZnzwFyBY1KakZ8> - Norfolk Southern Grade Crossing Closures
From Monday, March 9th until Friday, March 13th, the Norfolk Southern grade crossings located at Rossville Ave and E 17th Street will be closed to all traffic for rebuilding. Alternative routes include Adams Street and Jefferson Street.
CDOT, Benton Oil, and the Norfolk Southern Transload Facility management team have closely coordinated to significantly reduce the number of expected tractor-trailers during the closure. This proactive measure is intended to mitigate detoured truck traffic through the Jefferson Heights neighborhood.
Barton Ave <https://maps.app.goo.gl/bZov9huNKdGXp86B7>
The 500 block of Barton Ave will see a lane shift on Tuesday, March 10th from 9 AM until 4 PM with the center lane being utilized as the southbound lane. Please use caution as crews are removing a damaged tree from a nearby property.
Wilcox Blvd at N Holtzclaw Ave <https://maps.app.goo.gl/y8nbgpRzLUS1Cmoi8>
On Friday, March 13th from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, the right eastbound lane of Wilcox Blvd between Riverside Drive and N Holtzclaw Ave will be closed while crews perform a geophysical survey on the east abutment.
Hamill Road at Norfolk Southern Grade Crossing <https://maps.app.goo.gl/w3Mot9nyvzgJ8owx8>
On Monday, March 16th thru Wednesday, March 18th from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM daily, the Norfolk Southern grade crossing located on Hamill Road will be closed to all traffic. EPB crews will be removing and replacing two utility poles that carry electric and cable wires across the railroad right of way. Detours will be posted via HWY 153, Hixson Pike and Cassandra Smith Road. Please plan for additional travel time during this scheduled closure
Wilcox Blvd Bridge <https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZhaW6GJ4tzKHBwB8>
On Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, Wilcox Blvd over the railroad bridge will be reduced to a single lane in
each direction in addition to a lane shift. Public Works crews will be performing routine maintenance and repairs on the bridge deck.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
978 Wauhatchie Pike at Norfolk Southern Grade Crossing <https://maps.app.goo.gl/dx9cboAovZEfNM3t5>
From Monday, March 2nd until Friday, March 6th, the Norfolk Southern grade crossing located at 978 Wauhatchie Pike will be closed to all traffic for
rebuilding. Alternative routes can be made via RTE 11/Birmingham HWY and Cummings Road. Detours will be posted.
Old Lee Hwy / Bonnie Oaks Lane Closures at I-75 <https://maps.app.goo.gl/RK9sTYpCiAfWaJpUA>
Beginning Tuesday, March 3rd and estimated to last for eight months, the following will be closed as part of TDOT’s Hamilton Place Improvement Project:
-The dedicated left turn lanes <https://maps.app.goo.gl/4a5B1D45gonWHgiw5> onto I-75 southbound from Old Lee Hwy/Bonnie Oaks westbound will be reduced to a single turn lane
The lane reduction will maintain access onto I-75 southbound, but capacity will be reduced by half. This could result in additional traffic and delays during the morning commute on Jenkins Road (northbound turning onto Old Lee Hwy) and Old Lee Hwy southbound.
City signal engineers are actively working with TDOT to adjust traffic light timings to limit delays and will continue to monitor the affected intersections.
Market Street Bridge <https://maps.app.goo.gl/PdwnXhkN8Bx4mBmaA>
The Market Street Bridge is scheduled for TDOT’s quarterly testing on Sunday, March 8th from 7 AM until 3 PM (estimated). No vehicle or pedestrian traffic will be permitted between Frazier Ave and E 1st Street/Aquarium Way during the testing.
Recommended Detours
-Vehicle Detour
-W 4th Street, HWY 27, Manufacturers Blvd, Cherokee Blvd to Frazier Ave
-E 4th Street, Georgia Ave / Barton Ave to Frazier Ave
-Pedestrian Detour
-Sidewalks and dedicated pedestrian/bikeway via E Aquarium Way, Riverfront Parkway, ramp onto Veterans’ Bridge on dedicated pathway, Frazier Ave
ALL WORK IS WEATHER PERMITTING AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE
300 Market Street <https://maps.app.goo.gl/ha46uoqsW3jBUXgv8>
The 300 block of Market Street between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street will be reduced to a single lane in each direction starting Monday, March 9th through Friday, March 13th for a street cut. Please allow for additional travel time especially during the morning and evening commute.
View map of special event and construction related road closures here.
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