MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 148.6:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/29/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing the shoulder in the eastbound direction. Westbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from …
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Difficult problems for Truck Drivers in Chattanooga
Chattanooga continues to be two of the nation’s most significant bottlenecks for commercial trucking. The American Transportation Research Institute annually publishes a list of the 100 worst locations for 18-wheelers, and the I-75 and I-24 interchange is ranked 30th for 2026. Additionally, the I-24 and U.S. 27 interchange downtown holds the 34th position. Atlanta accounts …
Roadwork in Marion County
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 162 to MM 161.4:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/24/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing Lane # 2 in the westbound direction. Eastbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 [137-138.2] …
Lots of Road Work in the Area
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7:Â The contractor will work on I-24 westbound from MM 161.9 to MM 162.7: Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/08/26 – 04/09/26 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 in …
TDOT Suspending All Interstate Construction Work Easter Weekend Begining Thursday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 6, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …
Vegetation Removal Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Marion County
Drivers traveling near I-24 East and West in Marion County are encouraged to be aware of maintenance activities that will have an impact on traffic. Currently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews are closing the left lane on I-24 East and West from mile marker 140.6 to mile marker 166.4 for vegetation removal. Nightly closures will occur Sunday …
Area Road Work
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4:Â Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
Road Work Continues on State Route 108 in Whitwell
Work is underway on a long-term fix to stabilize SR 108 in Whitwell (Marion County). The section of roadway had been gradually sliding, with pavement dropping and shifting over time. While temporary patches helped, crews are now implementing a long-term stabilization solution. The project includes installing new culverts to better manage water flow and constructing …
Rockfall Mitigation Work Continues on I-24 near Monteagle Mountain
Tennessee Department of Transportation crews continue to work on Rockfall Mitigation on I-24 near MM 137 westbound near Monteagle Mountain. The middle lane, right lane, and right shoulder have been closed. 2 Lanes of traffic have been shifted to flow on the left shoulder and left lane. All lanes will be reopened to traffic by …
Geotechnical Work Prompts Lane Closure in Signal Mountain
Beginning Monday, March 9, and continuing for five days, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform subsurface investigations, including boring location checks, utility scanning, and general site assessment on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Road) between Palisades Road and the top of the mountain in preparation for an upcoming slope stabilization project in the area. …



