TDOT Contract Crews to Begin Repair on I-75 South Ramp over I-24 West in Chattanooga, Hamilton County

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin emergency repairs on the bridge on Interstate 75 South over Interstate 24 West in Chattanooga on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2019. The I-75 South bridge is currently reduced to one lane because of the failure and collapse of the outer bridge beam. Emergency repairs will restore the bridge to two lanes. 

Work to restore the I-75 South bridge to two lanes will begin Tuesday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. EDT and last until 6:00 a.m. EDT the following morning.  The contractor will cease work daily during morning rush hours (6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.), but after that will continue to work seven days a week until the work is completed. Until the repairs are completed, the contractor will work daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for a total of 20 hours per day.

During work on the I-75 South bridge, the ramp to I‑24 West beneath the bridge will be reduced to one lane for the safety of the traveling public.

This work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete and is weather dependent. Drivers who must travel through this area are urged to be patient and to watch for workers and equipment.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT’s other Twitter pages. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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