BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
Tag: Interstate 24
Busy Morning for Haletown Volunteer Fire Department
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, just before midnight, Haletown Fire reported to I-24 Mile Marker 166 for a fully engulfed semi-trailer hauling pork. Upon arrival, Haletown and Jasper Firefighters battled and extinguished the fire. Firefighters and TDOT personnel cleared the wreckage from the interstate. The scene was cleared by all fire personnel just after 2 …
Occupants Leave the Scene of Truck Fire on I-24
Around noon on Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 164 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the pickup, and the occupants fled the scene after pulling over. If you recognize this vehicle, please reach out to the Tennessee Highway Patrol or the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. No injuries were …
East Ridge Police Officer Released from Hospital after being Struck during Police Pursuit that began in Marion County
On the evening of July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a police pursuit in Marion County on I-24 eastbound shortly before 9 p.m., with Marion County deputies assisting. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The pursuit traveled through Chattanooga and onto I-75 where East Ridge Officer Alan Resendiz was struck by the …
Area Road Construction Update as of July 21
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
Area Road Construction Update Including Sinkhole Work in Marion County
MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is using a local detour, and traffic controls are in place. RESTRICTIONS: SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) roadway is closed from 14.2 to 14.4 MARION COUNTY SR-28 (STATE HWY. 28) TDOT Maintenance southbound …
Major Work on I-24 on Monday and Wednesday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) wants to inform travelers on Interstate-24 to be aware of some major traffic backups beginning Monday night, July 8 and Wednesday night, July 10. TDOT says crews will be placing new beams for the replacement bridges at South Moore and McBrien Roads. The work will be done at night, …
Road Construction Update as of July 4
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound at LM 15.62:Â Right Lane is currently shut down to one lane. investigating a possible sink hole. Further information when available. MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4:Â All lanes are shut down due to a sink hole. Traffic is using …
Three Hurt in Sunday I-24 Crash
On Sunday afternoon the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound at mile-marker 162 for a single vehicle accident with entrapment. Three occupants were extricated from the vehicle: One adult, one toddler, and a baby. All three were transported via ambulance by Puckett EMS to the hospital. Marion County Sheriff Department deputies also assisted …
Tree Falls on Interstate 24
On Sunday night at 10:23 PM CST Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound MM 161 for a multi-vehicle accident involving a tree fallen on the interstate. Haletown Fire, TDOT, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office worked together to clear the crashes, then clear the tree from the road. One victim was transported by …



