CHAPublicWorks

08/31/2026

ROAD WORK NOTICE: CROMWELL ROAD

Contract crews working on behalf of the City of Chattanooga Public Works Department will be performing milling and paving work on Cromwell Road, from Jersey Pike to the CSX Railroad grade crossing.

WORK SCHEDULE & HOURS

Milling: Monday, August 31 & Tuesday, September 1 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Paving: Wednesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 3 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Lane closures will be required.

Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the work zone using flaggers.

Local businesses may experience brief delays when accessing driveways or side roads as equipment passes, but interruptions will be kept as short as possible.

All work is weather permitting.

Please plan for extra travel time, drive carefully, and watch for flaggers and crew members!

08/31/2026

Thank you Bike Walk Chattanooga for the picture. They are helping us locate other locations where bikers can utilize bike ramps and make city bike riding a more pleasurable.

08/26/2026

One of our CNG trucks will be on Autocar Trucks' next schedule. This is a fantastic chance to showcase our fleet and the tools we use to maintain the cleanliness of our city.

08/25/2026

With a heavy heart, we remember the legend known as Dolly Parton. Our department proudly teamed up with Signal Centers and promoted her Imagination Library that has helped introduce reading to million of children. Thank you for everything you've done to make our world a better place. ❤️❤️❤️

08/25/2026

Cherry Street sidewalk/staircase repair is now complete. Thank you team for your quick response and work.

08/21/2026

BRUSH COLLECTION UPDATE

Our crews are making major progress across the city! Thanks to extra support between 8/10 and 8/20, collection productivity jumped significantly, bringing our total to 429.56 tons of brush cleared so far.

Our teams are working hard for you—operating 10-hour shifts, 6 days a week!

Current Status & Next Steps:

✅ Area 1 (Lookout Valley, St. Elmo & Alton Park): COMPLETE

⏳ Area 2 (Hixson & North Chattanooga): Wrapping up by Tuesday, 8/25

Starting Monday, August 24, crews will begin moving into:

📍 Area 3: Brainerd & East Chattanooga

📍 Area 4: East Brainerd & Highway 58

💡 A Quick Reminder for Residents:

Please keep your brush piles placed neatly along the curb and completely out of the street to ensure safe roadways and smooth pickup.

Thank you all for your continued patience and cooperation as we clear out our neighborhoods!

08/18/2026

MODIFIED BRUSH AND BULK COLLECTION IS UNDERWAY TO HELP SPEED UP COLLECTION. Here's how you can help!!

When setting out your brush and bulky waste for pickup, please keep these essential Do’s and Don’ts in mind so our crews can collect everything quickly and efficiently! We have added more trucks and crews are running 10-hour days, six days a week.

✅ DO Separate Your Piles
Keep yard waste/brush and bulky items (furniture, appliances, etc.) in distinct, separate piles along the curb. Different specialized trucks are dispatched for each material type, so mixed piles can delay pickup!

❌ DON’T Block Piles with Vehicles
Park vehicles clear of all waste piles. Collection trucks need ample room and overhead clearance for boom arms to pick up materials safely.

❌ DON’T Place Piles in the Street
Keep all waste behind the curb on your lawn or easement. Piles spilled into the roadway create safety hazards for traffic and block storm drains.

Brush can be dropped off at the Wood Recycle Center and Bulk trash can go to any city refuse center, both free of charge.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our neighborhood looking great!

08/18/2026

Public Works is adding crews to close the gap on brush collection. Starting Friday, more dedicated brush trucks are on the road, and crews are running 10-hour days, six days a week.

3 things that speed up your street:
1) Keep piles at the yard's edge and clear of parked vehicles
2) Keep materials in separate piles. Brush, bulk trash, bagged yard waste, and leaves each get picked up by a different specialized truck — a mixed pile often gets skipped.
3) Dispose of smaller piles in regular garbage receptacles, if possible.

Can't wait? Brush can be dropped off the Wood Recycle Center and bulk trash can go to any city refuse center, both free of charge.

Thanks for your patience!

08/15/2026