Updates on Frazier Avenue and Walnut Street Bridge Plans

This morning, I got the most current updates from Jerramy Woods, the newly appointed Public Works Administrator, about plans for the Frazier Avenue redesign implementation, as well as the Walnut Street Bridge construction project.

Pending weather problems, the work to implement the Frazier Avenue redesign will begin next week (the week of September 23rd - 27th) and should be finished before Thanksgiving. [UPDATE 10/3: The paving team was called in for emergency work in the down areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Public Works reports that they were told they should be here and moving forward next week.] Public Works has asked for our patience during the process, and we look forward to a much safer Frazier Avenue soon! The North Shore Merchants’ Collective is spearheading efforts with the City Planning Department to install planters along Frazier soon after the road changes are finished. Those planters will be sponsored by different local businesses that are committed to making the North Shore safer and more beautiful. If you have a business that would like to sponsor a planter, please email us: northchattanooganeighbors@gmail.com

"Detours" Slide from 9.17.2024 Public Works Presentation to City Council about Walnut Street Bridge renovations

I am attaching a presentation about the Walnut Street Bridge renovations that was delivered last night. The anticipated date of the bridge closure is March 17, 2025, and the anticipated date the bridge renovation completion is September 14, 2026. Of particular interest to our community is the slide entitled detours, which indicates current routes for pedestrian use while the bridge is closed. Walnut Bridge Renovation Presentation.