State Route 317 (Apison Pike)

Hamilton County

The proposed improvements for State Route (SR) 317 (Apison Pike), from I-75 to East Brainerd Road consist of reconstruction and widening for approximately 6.2 miles. The condition of the existing route has resulted in negative safety and capacity issues.

The Apison Pike project is intended to improve the safety and operation of the route by correcting roadway deficiencies, improving local and regional accessibility, and increasing capacity to accommodate current and future travel demands. The proposed design includes widening the roadway between three and five lanes, depending on location. The project essentially follows the existing alignment, with a new interchange at I-75, new bridges over two railroad crossings, and new or upgraded intersections at Old Lee Highway, Swinyar Drive, Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, and Tallant Road. Bike lanes and sidewalks will also be part of the project.

Due to the significant size of the project, the proposed improvements will be separated into four smaller sections or phases

Current Status:

LOCATION	PHASE	DATES
I-75 to Old Lee Highway	Completed	February 2012
Old Lee Highway to SR 321 (Ooltewah Ringgold Road)	Completed	September 2017
SR 321 (Ooltewah Ringgold Rd) to Layton Lane	Construction	Estimated Completion Date -- June 2025
Layton Lane to East Brainerd Road	Preliminary Engineering	Forecasted for right-of-way acquisition -- Fall 2021

*All forecasted dates are subject to change.

History and Background

Apison Pike is an urban principal arterial roadway. The corridor provides a connection between the Chattanooga suburbs of Ooltewah, Collegedale, and Apison, as well as access to Enterprise South Industrial Park, Southern Adventist University, McKee Foods, and Collegedale Municipal Airport. The section between I-75 and East Brainerd Road serves multiple functions for commuters, businesses, and airport traffic.

Public Involvement and Engagement

This website will be one of the principal means of public involvement and feedback. Public comments concerning this project can also be submitted to: TDOT.Comments@tn.gov.

SCHEDULED MEETINGS
There are no public involvement meetings scheduled at this time.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

· A Design Public Meeting was held on June 27, 2013, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to gather input on the proposed design for the section of SR 317 from SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to East Brainerd Road.

· A Public Information Meeting was held on June 16, 2011, at Collegedale Community Church, 4995 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on the design plans that were presented in February 2011 for the section of SR 317 from Old Lee Highway to SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road).

· A Design Public Meeting was held on February 10, 2011, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to gather input on the proposed design for the section of SR 317 from Old Lee Highway to SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road).

· A Public Information Meeting was held on September 14, 2010, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on proposed improvements for the section of SR 317 from SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road) to East Brainerd Road.

· A Public Meeting was held on September 23, 2008, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to gather public comments on the Design-Build project for the section of SR 317 from I-75 to Old Lee Highway, including the construction of a new interchange connecting I-75 to SR 317.

· An Environmental Public Information Meeting was held on April 24, 2008, at Collegedale City Hall, 4910 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale, Tennessee, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the meeting was to gather input on the proposed design for the section of SR 317 from Old Lee Highway to SR 321 (Ooltewah-Ringgold Road).

Project Contacts

Jeff Blevins
TDOT Region 2 Project Development Manager
Phone: 423.510.1218
Email: Jeff.Blevins@tn.gov

Rae Anne Bradley
TDOT Region 2 Community Relations Officer (media)
Phone: 423.510.1164
Email: Rae-Anne.Bradley@tn.gov