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This Tennessee City Has Traffic So Frustrating That Even Experienced Drivers Dread The Interstates

In 2024, commuters in one mountain city lost more than 14 million hours sitting in traffic. That’s a record for the place, and nobody is throwing a party about it. The average driver there spent 51 hours stuck behind brake lights that year. That’s more than two full days of staring at bumpers.

Chattanooga, TN · 11d
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Grassy Creek Road closed at Rogers Creek Bridge in Copperhill due to flooding and debris

COPPERHILL, Tenn. — The Polk County Road Department has closed Grassy Creek Road at the Rogers Creek Bridge in the Copperhill area because of flooding and a debris strike. Officials said a large structure broke free from its foundation and struck the bridge. Smaller floating debris also continues to hit the bridge as floodwaters move through the area.

Copperhill, TN · 21h
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TDOT warns of temporary US 27 traffic changes for 2026 Hamilton County Fair

SALE CREEK, Tenn. — Drivers traveling on U.S. 27 near the Rhea County line should expect temporary traffic changes this week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation works to manage crowds headed to the 2026 Hamilton County Fair. TDOT says a modified traffic pattern will be in place from...

Hamilton County, TN · 1d
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Cherokee County approves intersection improvement project

Improvements are coming to a congested intersection in east Cherokee County. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award a $1,754,149 construction services agreement to R&B Developer, Inc. to improve the intersection of Holbrook Campground Road and Midway Road. This intersection is located about two miles south of Highway 20 in eastern Cherokee County. Holbrook Campground Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Highway 20 and the Fulton County line. Midway Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Holbrook Campground Road, eventually becoming Windward Parkway in Fulton County. The intersection is a "badly skewed 'T' intersection" with a single stop on Midway Road, according to the county, and experiences congestion in the peak periods in the morning and afternoon. This project will "correct intersection geometry," change the through movement to Midway Road and make stormwater drainage improvements, Cherokee County Manager Geoff Morton said Tuesday. Construction is expected to be completed about 180 days after the notice to proceed is issued to the contractor. The project is funded by Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds and is the first capital improvement project to be constructed under the referendum, Morton said. "We started receiving

Cherokee County, GA · 19h

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Fuller Road closure in Hamilton County scheduled for waterline upgrades Nov. 9-13

CHATTANOOGA — Hamilton County Mayor's Office says Fuller Road will be closed between White Road and Fuller Creek Road from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13, for waterline upgrades. The closure will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as East Side Utility crews complete...

Hamilton County, TN · 1d

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“Ride Forward Rome” Program Launches to Expand Transportation Access

Reliable transportation can open doors to employment, education, and greater independence. To help address transportation barriers for low-income residents, Ride Forward Rome (RFR) is a transportation assistance program designed to help eligible low-income residents overcome transportation barriers through subsidized bus passes and partnerships with community service organizations. Launched with an...

Rome, GA · 3d

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Polk County Completes 21 Miles of Road Resurfacing Through 2026 LMIG Project

Polk County Public Works has completed resurfacing work on all 21.06 miles of roadway included in the county’s 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) paving project. The project covered 12 county roads approved for improvements by the Polk County Board of Commissioners in January. All roads included on...

Polk County, GA · 4d

Transportation Today News

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USDOT awards $1.03B to road safety projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded 297 projects nationwide $1.03 billion in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funding includes $335 million to support post-crash care and prehospital blood transfusion capabilities. The program invests in safety strategies that reduce serious injuries and fatalities. It awards two types of grants: Planning and Demonstration […] The post USDOT awards $1.03B to road safety projects appeared first on Transportation Today .

Acworth, GA · 2d

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McGinnis Ferry Traffic Shifts as Caney Creek Culvert Takes Shape

Traffic has shifted at Caney Creek as crews move on to the second half of a new culvert beneath McGinnis Ferry Road, a step forward in the widening project between Johns Creek and Forsyth County. The first half of the crossing is built, and workers are also raising sections of...

Forsyth County, GA · 5d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb unveils microtransit expansion to parts of Mableton, Kennesaw and Acworth

Cobb County officials unveiled the county’s microtransit service expansion Thursday morning, bringing the on-demand service to new areas of the county. The microtransit service, known as CobbLinc Go, is operated by Via Transportation and uses minivans that can carry up to five passengers. Riders request the service through an app, similar to services like Uber and Lyft. It’s available weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CobbLinc Go officially launched in late 2024 with service starting in south Cobb as part of a two-year pilot program with an option for a third year. The service averaged nearly 2,400 trips per month during its first 19 months and reached 3,628 trips in April 2026, compared with about 640 monthly trips under the former FLEX service, per the county. Rides on CobbLinc Go are priced at $2.50 per trip, the same as a bus fare. The expansion, which the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved in August, adds service areas in northwest Mableton and creates pilot zones in parts of Acworth and Kennesaw. Cobb Department of Transportation staff gathered alongside representatives from the Town Center Community Improvement District, Commissioner Erick Allen and Cobb Board of Commissioners Chair Lisa Cupid for a ribbon

Acworth, GA · 7d

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Cobb County microtransit expands into northwest Cobb

A Thursday morning ribbon-cutting marked the expansion of Cobb County’s microtransit service into northwest Cobb, including areas in Kennesaw and Acworth. The transit program launched in 2024 as a pilot project. Until Thursday, it was limited to Austell, Powder Springs and the southwest corner of Marietta. The on-demand service...

Cobb County, GA · 7d

Rome News-Tribune

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Fosters Bend Road report clears path for spring rehab

Floyd County is moving closer to rehabilitating Fosters Bend Road after soil and pavement testing confirmed its previous concerns about the road’s structure. The geotechnical report showed the road has a high clay content, little rock base and varying depths of asphalt that make a single rehabilitation approach difficult. Assistant Public Works Director Ben Brooks updated the Floyd County Public Utilities and Transportation Committee Wednesday, outlining the project’s next steps. “We will get a bid package out, hopefully before the end of this year, to have the full-depth reclamation done hopefully next spring and we will come in behind them and pave the entirety of that road,” Brooks said. The project is intended to address recurring pavement failures along a road that began as an old farm route and was not originally constructed to support modern heavy truck traffic. The Floyd County Commission hired Ahlberg Engineering in early July to perform geotechnical testing and soil-cement design work as part of the county’s 2026 Local Road Assistance Administration funding. Bruce Ivey, the county’s Public Services and Utilities Division director, said the report identified sections of Fosters Bend Road where lime stabilization may be a better option than other methods. “He recommended

Floyd County, GA · 10d

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Weekend ramp closures planned at Shallowford Road and I-75 in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA — The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department is alerting drivers to weekend ramp closures at Shallowford Road and Interstate 75 as the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues bridge work on the CNNX358 project. The I-75 northbound Exit 5 off-ramp to Shallowford Road is scheduled to close...

Chattanooga, TN · 14d

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Businesses worry as part of East Brainerd Road set to close for weekend storm drain work

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers planning weekend trips in the Chattanooga area may need to adjust their routes as part of East Brainerd Road is set to close for two days. One business in the area tells us they're worried about how it will affect what is typically their busiest time of the week.

Chattanooga, TN · 14d

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We Appreciate Our Bus Drivers - Thank You, Melanie Rivers!

It’s National Bus Safety Week and CCSD Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Our talented and dedicated team of school bus drivers carry the most precious cargo each day to help our students learn more, grow more, and achieve more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. This week, we’re celebrating our bus drivers by spotlighting one of our Transportation Employee of the Year Award winners each day. Please join us in thanking Melanie Rivers, the winner for our Sequoyah Innovation Zone, who drives for Hickory Flat Elementary School, Dean Rusk Middle School, Sequoyah High School, and Ralph Bunche Preschool! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence.

Canton, GA · 13d

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Downtown Chattanooga streets to close or restrict for multiple events this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Several events will bring road closures and traffic restrictions to downtown Chattanooga and nearby areas this weekend, including the Seven Bridges Marathon on Sunday. Riverfront Parkway will close between Power Alley and Chestnut Street starting at 11 a.m. Friday for the Chattajack 31 paddle race. The...

Chattanooga, TN · 13d

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Businesses worry as part of East Brainerd Road set to close for weekend storm drain work

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers planning weekend trips in the Chattanooga area may need to adjust their routes as part of East Brainerd Road is set to close for two days. One business in the area tells us they're worried about how it will affect what is typically their busiest time of the week.

Chattanooga, TN · 14d

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You Have Until November 8 to Experience This Magical Tennessee Steam Train Ride

Picture a giant black steam engine huffing smoke as it pulls a line of old passenger cars out of Chattanooga. That is the Summerville Steam Special, a full-day train trip run by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. It rolls from Tennessee into the hills of North Georgia and back again, with a fun small-town stop in the middle.

Chattanooga, TN · 18d

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East Brainerd Road closure to cause detours for Hamilton County drivers this weekend

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — With the Tennessee Department of Transportation closing a section of East Brainerd Road over the weekend, Hamilton County drivers should prepare for major detours. Starting on Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 a.m., TDOT says East Brainerd Road will close between Vance Road and Prosperity lane...

Hamilton County, TN · 15d

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We Appreciate Our Bus Drivers - Thank You, Ronnie Townsend!

It’s National Bus Safety Week and CCSD Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Our talented and dedicated team of school bus drivers carry the most precious cargo each day to help our students learn more, grow more, and achieve more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else. This week, we’re celebrating our bus drivers by spotlighting one of our Transportation Employee of the Year Award winners each day. Please join us in thanking Ronnie Townsend, the winner for our Cherokee Innovation Zone - North, who drives for Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy and Cherokee High School! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence.

Cherokee County, GA · 17d