Crews to Perform Asphalt Repairs on Interstate 75 in McMinn County

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the right lane of I-75 North at mile marker 56 (the Niota exit) to perform a full depth asphalt repair. Drivers are encouraged to consider an alternate route during this closure, significant delays are expected. This work is weather-dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances delay this work, it will be rescheduled to take place as soon as possible.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT’s other Twitter pages.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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