CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — As families across the country hit the road for Christmas, many drivers traveling through the Chattanooga area say the holiday rush has been smoother than expected.
A live look at the Interstate 75 and Interstate 24 split Tuesday showed traffic moving steadily as the Tennessee Department of Transportation lifted all temporary lane closures ahead of the holiday.
TDOT says those closures will remain lifted through January 2nd as millions of travelers make their way to holiday destinations.
Drivers stopping at the welcome center told us they were bracing for delays but were pleasantly surprised…