TDOT to Perform Emergency Repair on Exit 178 from I-24 East in Chattanooga August 7-9, 2010
Friday, August 06, 2010 | 09:36am
CHATTANOOGA – Crews will be performing emergency concrete repairs on the approach to the overpass at Exit 178 (US-27 N/Downtown Chattanooga - US-11/41/64/Lookout Mtn./Broad St.) from I‑24 East in Chattanooga, Hamilton County this weekend.
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, August 7 one lane on the ramp at Exit 178 will be closed to allow crews to remove and replace a 10’ x 10’ concrete section that needs repair on the approach slab of the bridge. One lane will remain open during the repair, so motorists will be able to access either US-27 North to downtown Chattanooga or US-11 (Broad Street) to Lookout Mountain. However, to provide adequate time for the new concrete to cure properly, one lane will remain closed to traffic until 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning, August 9.
For more information on road conditions in Tennessee, please visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information or can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel information. TDOT also has multiple Twitter accounts including interstate specific accounts.
Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.
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For more information contact:
Jennifer A. Flynn
TDOT Region Two Community Relations Officer
Jennifer.Flynn@tn.gov
423-510-1164