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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on I-24 in Coffee County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 at SR 2 in Coffee County, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will shift interstate traffic nightly (from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am local time) beginning Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024, through Friday evening, June 28, 2024.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In conjunction with National Pollinator Week, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has resumed online ordering for milkweed seeds through its popular Project Milkweed offering. Last year, Project Milkweed distributed 779,601 seed packets across Tennessee. Plant species and seed material quantities are being offered like last year, with a maximum of 350,000 seed packets available for free to Tennessee residents. Orders will be filled while supplies last and can be placed at https://tnpollinators.org/milkweed/.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on SR 153 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning Friday, June 14, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET and continuing until 6:00 am ET on Monday, June 17, 2024, Tennessee Valley Authority contract crews will close the SR 153 North bridge over the Chickamauga Dam for repairs.

Region 2 (Chattanooga/Cumberland Plateau) lane closures and road construction activity for June 13-19, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct its quarterly testing and maintenance on the Market Street Bridge in downtown Chattanooga on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. EDT to 12 p.m. EDT. The bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as the testing is performed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Once again, Manchester, Tennessee will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over 65,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festival, which runs from Thursday, June 13, 2024, through Sunday, June 16, 2024.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on SR 153 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning Friday, June 7, 2024, at 9:00 pm ET and continuing until 6:00 am ET on Monday, June 10, 2024, Tennessee Valley Authority contract crews will close the SR 153 South bridge over the Chickamauga Dam for repairs.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 counties in Region 2 (Chattanooga/Cumberland Plateau).

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on SR 60 in Bradley County should be aware of upcoming nearby road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. A portion of Freewill Road will be closed for the month of June from the intersection of SR 60 to just west of the Hopewell Elementary School to complete necessary road work.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Drivers traveling on SR 153 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic. Tennessee Valley Authority contract crews will begin weekend closures of the SR 153 bridge over the Chickamauga Dam to perform resurfacing activities. Only one direction of SR 153 will be closed at a time. This work will occur over the next several weekends, except for Independence Day weekend. Once work on the SR 153 South side is complete (estimated 3 – 4 weekends) work will switch to the SR 153 North side (estimated 3 – 4 weekends).

Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has received three prestigious national awards for its statewide beautification efforts. These efforts include programs for preventing litter, clearing illegally dumped waste tires, and promoting scenic roadways.