A strong line of thunderstorms moved through the Chattanooga area Wednesday night and caused some localized flooding and downed trees and power lines, according to the Chattanooga Division of Transportation and Department of Public Works.
The following roads are closed or have limited access:
W. 20th Street at Broad Street (pole or tree down)
Jersey Pike at Hancock Road
Dogwood Drive at Juandale Trail
1721 Varner Road (in Hamilton County)
1009 Retro Hughes Road (in Hamilton County)
5588 Little Debbie Parkway (in Collegedale)
Please obey any instructions from law enforcement, flaggers, or traffic control devices in these areas. Never attempt to cross flooded roads.
Multiple motor vehicle accidents have also been reported.
Please report flooded locations or trees down by dialing the 311 Service Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 423-643-6311; or if after hours or on weekends, the Chattanooga Police Department Non-Emergency Number at 423-698-2525.
View CDOT’s map of events and road closures for full details of these activities and other projects underway in our public space.
– Compiled by Jody Park