The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works has announced the temporary closure of the Wilson Road bridge over Chattanooga Creek after a recent state inspection identified structural deficiencies in the aging span.
The bridge, which connects portions of Tennessee and Georgia, will be closed to all traffic beginning today. City officials said the closure is necessary to comply with safety regulations established by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.
The Wilson Road bridge was built in 1962 and is 64 years old. Officials said the crossing will remain closed until repairs are completed and the structure meets state and federal safety requirements…