Montlake Road to Close for Ditch Rehabilitation

Closure scheduled for February 23-24 in Chattanooga area

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Montlake Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be closed for two days next week, February 23-24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The closure is to allow the Highway Department to perform roadside ditch rehabilitation work between Montlake Circle and Brow Lake Road.

Why it matters

This closure will impact travel in the Mowbray Mountain area, requiring drivers to use alternate routes like Mowbray Pike or Hotwater Road to get to and from the affected section of Montlake Road. Local residents within the closure zone will still have access to their homes during this time.

The details

The Chattanooga Highway Department is closing Montlake Road for the two-day period to complete necessary maintenance and repairs on the roadside ditches along this stretch of the road. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and use the recommended alternate routes to avoid delays.

  • Montlake Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • Montlake Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Chattanooga Highway Department

The local government agency responsible for maintaining and repairing roads in the Chattanooga area.

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The takeaway

This temporary road closure highlights the importance of routine infrastructure maintenance to ensure safe and efficient travel for Chattanooga residents and visitors. Drivers should plan ahead and use the recommended alternate routes during the closure period.