The City of Chattanooga is moving forward with the full reconstruction of the Standifer Gap Road Bridge, restoring a long-awaited vital connection for residents in the Tyner area near Shallowford and Hickory Valley Roads. Closed since 2016 due to structural safety concerns, the replacement of this structurally deficient bridge is fully budgeted under Mayor Kelly’s leadership to improve neighborhood connectivity, safety, and local traffic flow.
Standifer Gap Road Bridge Rebuild
Project Highlights
- Restored Connectivity: Re-establishes a crucial connection and traffic relief route for East Chattanooga and the Tyner area.
- Full Reconstruction: Complete tear-down and rebuild of the structurally deficient bridge closed since 2016.
- Environmental Protections: Carefully designed to meet state and environmental requirements given its proximity to local wetland areas.
Project Timeline
Start Date: Late 2026 (Pending Final Approval)
The Standifer Gap Road Bridge project is currently in the Planning phase.
- Environmental Inspections: Multiple environmental inspections within surrounding wetland areas have been successfully completed and approved.
- State Plan Approval: Environmental permit applications are currently under active review by the State of Tennessee, with plan approval anticipated in the coming months.
- Procurement & Bidding: Immediately following state approval, the project will move directly into the public bidding phase for contractors.
- Groundbreaking: Physical construction is slated to commence before the end of the year.
Project Budget
The budget allocation and managing framework for the reconstruction project:
- Funding Source: City of Chattanooga Capital Budget (Fully Budgeted)
- Managing Department: City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works