Emergency road closure on Chestnut Street due to water main break

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  An emergency road closure is taking place on Chestnut Street due to a water main break.

Tennessee American Water and CDOT crews are working on the portion of Chestnut near Riverfront Parkway and West Aquarium Way.

All three lanes on this portion of the road have experienced sinking.

Repairs to the Tennessee American Water main line were completed by 4:45 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024.

A single northbound lane reopened between Riverfront Parkway and W Aquarium Way.

Southbound Chestnut Street will remain closed through Friday, August 30th.