TDOT to Close US 27 Ramp for Guardrail Repairs
Contract crews will shut the US 27 South ramp to Broad Street overnight Wednesday while repairing guardrails in Hamilton County.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Car Maintenance
Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will close the US 27 South ramp to Broad Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday to complete guardrail repairs. Signage will direct drivers through the work zone, and the work may be rescheduled if weather or other circumstances cause delays.
Why it matters
The closure affects drivers using this Chattanooga interchange during overnight hours, and Chattanooga motorists should plan alternate routes. Interstate 24 is not affected by the work.
The ramp closes for a 10-hour overnight window, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday. Tennessee's Move Over Law, passed in 2006, carries penalties of up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 for violations.
The players
Tennessee Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining Tennessee's highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, including the roadways in Hamilton County.
The details
Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform the guardrail repairs on US 27 in Hamilton County. Drivers should watch for posted signage directing traffic through the work zone.
Timeline
Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.: US 27 South ramp to Broad Street closure for guardrail repairs.
2006: Tennessee passes the Move Over Law.
Roadmap
Roadside crews working on Tennessee highways are protected by the Move Over Law, enacted in 2006, which requires drivers to change lanes or slow down near stopped vehicles. The law's penalties, up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $500, apply to drivers who ignore these requirements near work zones like this one.
Drivers using the US 27 South ramp to Broad Street should plan for a detour during the overnight closure. Anyone driving past roadside crews should slow down and move over as required by Tennessee law.
The takeaway
Planning around overnight closures can save time and frustration, especially when work zones are involved. Checking local transportation updates before a late-night trip helps drivers avoid unexpected detours.
What happens next
The closure is scheduled for Wednesday night, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and may be rescheduled if weather or unforeseen circumstances cause delays.
Further reading
For more on keeping your vehicle road-ready, see Car Maintenance coverage for Chattanooga drivers.
