After years of delays and concerns, new Wilcox Boulevard Bridge set for 2027 construction

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After years of delays, rising costs and safety concerns from Chattanooga drivers, the replacement of the aging Wilcox Boulevard Bridge now has a construction date.

TDOT says work on the new bridge is expected to begin in early 2027.

State, city and federal officials gathered Wednesday for the ceremonial signing of a $25 million federal RAISE grant that will help pay for the replacement.

It’s another milestone for a project Chattanooga has been working toward for years…

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