Traffic Alert: Market Street Bridge in Chattanooga to Temporarily Close for Testing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Crews from TDOT’s Region Two bridge inspection division will conduct a quarterly test of the Market Street Bridge on Sunday, October 4, 2009. The bridge will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. Drivers are advised to use either the Olgiati Bridge or the Veterans Bridge during this time.

 

For more information on this or any other TDOT road construction project or for weather-related road closure information, visit the TDOT Web site's dynamic TDOT SmartWay Information System at http://www.tn.gov/tdot/tdotsmartway/. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone to access valuable information about travel conditions anytime, or log on to www.TN511.com. TDOT is also on Twitter. For up to date traffic information for the Chattanooga area follow Chattanooga511 on Twitter or follow TN511 for statewide updates.  Motorists are reminded to use all motorist information tools responsibly. Drivers should refrain from texting, tweeting or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle. TDOT advises drivers to “Know before you go!” by checking traffic conditions before leaving for your destination.

  

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