Paving to Prompt Closures on I-24

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will implement temporary lane and ramp closures to carry out paving work.

This comes as phase 2 to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, according to TDOT.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the following closures will take place:

• I-24 East: The right lane will be closed between mile marker 183 and mile marker 185
  • Three lanes will remain open on I-24
• I-24 East at Exit 184 (South Moore Road) will be temporarily closed
  • Drivers should use Exit 183 to access South Terrace
• I-24 West at Exit 183 (Belvoir Avenue) will also be temporarily closed
  • Drivers should use Exit 184 to access North Terrace

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., the following closures will take place:

• I-24 East at I-75 interchange near Exit 185: The two right lanes will be closed on the I-75 North ramp, and the two left lanes will be closed on I-75 South ramp
  • One lane will remain open on both ramps
• I-24 East: The two right lanes will be closed between mile marker 183 and mile marker 185
  • Two lanes will remain open on I-24

They encourage drivers to plan ahead and expect delays.