TDOT Bridge Inspectors to Complete Inspection and Perform Maintenance on Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Market Street Bridge will be closed to traffic for a brief period this Tuesday evening in order for TDOT bridge inspectors to complete their inspection of the bridge. The bridge will close beginning at 6:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 7, and will reopen by 9:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday night.

 

On Wednesday evening, June 8, TDOT bridge repair crews will be performing maintenance on the bridge. The Market Street Bridge will be closed to traffic on Wednesday beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT and ending by 5:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday morning to allow crews to make repairs to the roadway and to pressure wash the structure. 

 

Drivers are advised to use the Olgiati Bridge or the Veterans Bridge as alternate routes while the Market Street Bridge is closed. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances delay the inspection, it will be rescheduled to take place at a later date.

 

For travel information visit the TDOT SmartWay web site at www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway or call 5‑1‑1. You can also receive traffic alerts via TDOT’s multiple Twitter feeds, including statewide traffic tweets @TN511 or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511. Smart phone users can use the new TDOT SmartWay Mobile website at http://m.tdot.tn.gov/SmartWay/ to access TDOT’s SmartWay cameras, messages displayed on overhead Dynamic Message Signs (this feature not yet available in Chattanooga), and information on construction related lane closures and incidents on interstates and state routes.

 

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.