Work begins on M.L. King Boulevard

Staff file photo by Tim Barber The city plans to turn East M.L. King Boulevard into a three-lane road from Georgia Avenue to Central Avenue. Work is expected to start about March 5.
Staff file photo by Tim Barber The city plans to turn East M.L. King Boulevard into a three-lane road from Georgia Avenue to Central Avenue. Work is expected to start about March 5.

The Chattanooga Department of Transportation and their contractors today announced work will begin on the repaving of M.L. King Boulevard at Central Ave.

Work is expected to last for 45 days. This paving and safety project will transition the number of vehicle lanes from two in each direction to one in each direction, with a center turn lane and dedicated bike lanes on either side.

For additional information, including maps, alternate route recommendations, and schedule updates on the project's progress, please visit Connect.Chattanooga.gov/mlkblvd or call CDOT at 423-643-5950.

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