CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 21, 2026)
DAYTON BLVD REOPENED AFTER WATER MAIN EMERGENCY REPAIR
6220 Dayton Blvd
Hixson Utilities has completed the repair of a ten-inch water main break. As a result, Dayton Blvd and all affected side streets and ramps connecting to/from HWY 153 have fully reopened after a temporary pavement patch was laid. A future full closure will be required to schedule the permanent repaving of this patch.
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION WITH MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACT EXPECTED
Hunter Road between Hilltop Drive and Ooltewah Harrison Road will be closed during the following dates and times for a street cut to connect a fire suppression system to the water main:
- Friday, April 24th at 7 PM until 5 AM (Saturday)
- Saturday, April 25th at 7 PM until 5 AM (Sunday)
Times reflect overnight closures; Detours will be posted via Hilltop Drive and Ooltewah-Harrison Road.
CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
Grand Ave between W 45th Street and W 43rd Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, April 21st with work continuing until Tuesday, May 5th. Detours will be posted.
Intersection of Lee Hwy/E Brainerd Road/Old Birds Mill Road
Traffic signal control box upgrades are scheduled for the intersections of Lee Highway/US 64 at Old Birds Mill Road and E Brainerd Road on Thursday, April 23rd, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
- During this time, both intersections will go dark. Motorists are required to treat the dark signals as a four-way stop.
- Please use caution and anticipate extra travel time. Advance warning signs and flaggers will be present to manage potential traffic back-ups.
W 13th Street between Market Street and Cowart Street will be closed Friday, April 24th from 9 AM until 4 PM for a crane lift. Detours will be posted.
View map of special event and construction related road closures here.