Road closures impacting commutes in October

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Several road closures starting Thursday, October 10 through November could impact daily commutes and traffic, according to the Chattanooga Division of Transportation.

Here is a list of road closures:

Wilcox Blvd Tunnel

The road will be closed for inspection and cleaning on the following dates and times:

·       Thursday, October 10th – 8:30 A.M. until 3 P.M.

·       Friday, October 11th – 8:30 A.M. until 3 P.M.

·       Saturday – Will remain open all day.

·       Sunday – October 13th – 7 A.M. until 4 P.M.

Detours will be posted and plan for additional travel time when commuting.

3207 Campbell Street

The street will be closed until Friday, October 11 to complete a sewer main replacement.

Southbound detours will be at New York Avenue and northbound detours at Wilder Street and Dodson Avenue.

5703 Igou Gap Road

The 5000 block of Igou Gap Road at the roundabout will be reduced to a single lane beginning Thursday, October 10 until Friday, October 18 for a street cut.

Automatic flaggers, also known as portable traffic signals, will be used to maintain two-way traffic for the duration.

8th Street

8th Street between Broad Street and Market Street will be closed on Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11 for a crane lift.

The road is expected to reopen before the Friday evening rush hour.

Lake Resort Drive

The road at the bridge construction site will be closed on Saturday, October 12 from 7 A.M. until 3 P.M. for materials delivery and crane lift.

Detours will be posted at Hamill Road.

Frazier Ave Resurfacing & Restriping

In partnership with city contractors, CDOT will begin resurfacing and restriping of Frazier Avenue between Market Street and Barton Street on Monday, October 14.

It will take about 4 days to complete.

A lane both westbound and eastbound will be maintained during the daytime work with the brief, occasional full closure of adjoining streets.

Additional details of the work will be announced on Friday.

W Road

The road will be closed starting at 8 A.M. on Monday, October 14, and it is scheduled to remain closed until November 4.

Hamilton County officials say travelers heading up and down Signal Mountain should plan to avoid the W Road.

Residents who live on the W Road will still be able to get in and out of their homes.

This closure will allow for slope stabilization work to be completed, following the rock slide that happened back in May.