Upcoming Street Closings Announced for Chattanooga

Chattanooga – In an effort to accommodate community events and races, several street closures and restrictions will be in effect in the coming days. Residents and visitors are advised to plan accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

Nightfall Street Closures

Starting from May 24 and continuing through August 30, certain roads will be closed every Friday from 4 p.m. until midnight for the Nightfall event. This includes:

• Cherry Street at E MLK Boulevard
• Martin Luther King Boulevard Between Market Street and Lindsay Street (Market Street will stay open in both directions)
• Georgia Ave from E 10th Street to MLK Boulevard
• Georgia Ave from MLK Boulevard to E 8th Street

Traffic needing to exit businesses or street parking spaces after the closure begins will be permitted to leave via the intersection of MLK Boulevard and Lindsay Street.

Missionary Ridge Road Race

On Saturday, August 3, from 7:50 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., the Missionary Ridge Road Race will result in the following restrictions:

• Thru traffic will be restricted on South Crest Road between S Seminole Drive and Waheela Road
• Only residents living within this segment will be permitted behind the barricades, and are urged to use caution as runners will be on the roadway.

Through traffic will be redirected following detour signs and instructions from CPD (Chattanooga Police Department).

Chattanooga Market Street Closures

Every Sunday until November 24, Reggie White Boulevard between W 19th Street and the Skate Park access road will be closed from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the Chattanooga Market.

For full details of these closures and other ongoing projects, you can view CDOT’s (Chattanooga Department of Transportation) map of events and road closures.

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Stay informed and plan your routes carefully to avoid unexpected delays. Your cooperation is appreciated to ensure the smooth running of these community events.