An employee works at an Amazon distribution center in Fernley, Nev.
Contributed PhotoChattanooga officials have taken steps to ease traffic congestion at Enterprise South industrial park as staffing has been ramped up at Amazon’s distribution center.
With Volkswagen up to two shifts and more than 2,500 people at its nearby Chattanooga plant, the addition of Amazon’s more than 2,000 workers prompted officials to take steps to smooth out traffic.
“It’s all brand new and we’re trying to make some changes that are helpful,” said Steve Leach, the city’s public works administrator.
Leach said officials came up with measures that are both short and long term.
Since Amazon’s peak season is through the holidays, the city took action such as laying down traffic cones and putting up signs to direct vehicle flow especially in the afternoons from 4 to 6:30, he said.