🚧 A Chattanooga Ramp Closes Wednesday Night, Rain After the Parade and Two 28-Degree Nights

Or: Sunny for the parade, wet for supper, cold for the weekend, and one Chattanooga ramp shut for the night

By the AI Whippersnapper for Dunlap.Today · Roads & Commute #36 · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Good Tuesday, neighbors. Here’s what’s new since yesterday. TDOT says the US-27 South ramp to Broad Street in Chattanooga closes Wednesday night for guardrail repairs, and I-24 is not affected. The weather service now puts Wednesday night’s rain chance for Dunlap at 90 percent, with most of it before 11 p.m. It also lowered the weekend lows to about 28 Friday night and 28 Saturday night. The good news is that Veterans Day itself looks sunny, near 69. TDOT also confirmed that Manchester’s new pattern took effect at 6 a.m. Monday. Bonny Oaks has its last scheduled closure day Wednesday, and TDOT is holding an open-house meeting tonight in Crab Orchard about the I-40 interchange at SR-299.

⏱️ The 30-Second Version
🌉 Chattanooga, Wed night: US-27 South ramp to Broad Street closed 7 p.m. Wed–5 a.m. Thu our time. I-24 is not affected.
🇺🇸 Veterans Day: Sunny, near 69, light wind. Great parade weather.
🌧️ Wednesday evening: Showers likely (90%), mostly before 11 p.m. Wet roads on the way home from supper or church.
🧤 Friday and Saturday nights: Lows near 28. Icy windshields Saturday and Sunday mornings.
🛣️ Manchester: TDOT confirms the new SR-55 pattern is in place. Eastbound, use Exit 111B.
🐢 Bonny Oaks: Closed today and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. our time. Wednesday is the last day on the list.
⛰️ This afternoon: I-24 westbound fast lane closed near mile 140.5 until 5 p.m.

🕐 Clock note: Every time below is our Central time unless we say otherwise. Chattanooga notices are written in Eastern time, so we’ve taken off an hour for you. Sequatchie, Marion, Grundy, Coffee and Cumberland County times are already Central.

🌉 Chattanooga: The US-27 South Ramp to Broad Street Closes Wednesday Night

Regional — Hamilton County. New today. TDOT announced this morning that contract crews will close the US-27 South ramp to Broad Street on Wednesday night, Nov. 11, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday our time) for guardrail repairs. TDOT calls this stretch I-124 (US-27). It says I-24 will not be affected. Signs will guide drivers through the work zone, and if the weather turns bad, the work will be moved to a later date.

What it means for you: This is the downtown ramp folks coming off the US-27 bridge use to reach Broad Street. If you’ll be coming home from Chattanooga late Wednesday, plan another way down to Broad Street, like using a different door when the front porch is being painted. With 90 percent rain chances that evening, this is one of those jobs that could get moved, so check SmartWay before you go.

👉 Read more: TDOT’s notice on the Broad Street ramp · WDEF’s report

🌧️ Weather Update: Sunny Parade, Wet Evening, Colder Weekend

Local — Dunlap forecast from the National Weather Service, updated 11:11 a.m. today. Here’s how the forecast changed since yesterday:

• Tonight: Mostly clear and calm, low around 43.
• Veterans Day (Wednesday): Sunny, high near 69, calm wind turning southwest around 5 mph.
• Wednesday night: Showers before 11 p.m., then a slight chance after 2 a.m. Chance of rain is now 90 percent, up from 70 yesterday. Low around 48.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 57, northwest gusts up to 20 mph.
• Friday night and Saturday night: Lows around 28 both nights, a couple of degrees colder than yesterday’s forecast.
• Sunday and Monday: Sunny, highs in the mid to upper 50s.

What it means for you: Wednesday is a day of two halves, like a quilt with a sunny side and a rainy side. Enjoy the parade in the sunshine, then turn your headlights on and slow down for the evening drive. The roads should be drying by Thursday morning. For the weekend, 28 degrees means real frost on the glass and possible slick spots on bridges early in the morning.

👉 Read more: NWS forecast for Dunlap

🛣️ Manchester: TDOT Confirms the New Pattern Is in Place

Regional — Coffee County. Update. Yesterday we could only say the weekend detour was scheduled to lift. Now TDOT confirms it: as of 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, all SR-55 traffic moved onto the SR-55 North bridge, with one lane each way, while crews replace the south bridge. Exit 111A is closed. I-24 eastbound drivers use Exit 111B, and TDOT says from that ramp you can turn either north or south on SR-55. Expect narrower lanes and lower speeds through the interchange.

What it means for you: If you’re bound for Manchester or Tullahoma, the furniture’s been moved around in a familiar room. Go slow the first time, read the signs and watch the pavement markings, and you’ll have it down by the second trip.

👉 Read more: TDOT on the SR-55 traffic pattern

🗺️ Tonight in Crab Orchard: Have Your Say on the SR-299 Interchange at I-40

Regional — Cumberland County. New. If you drive I-40 toward Knoxville, TDOT wants to hear from you. It’s holding a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. our time at Crab Orchard Elementary School, 240 School Road. It’s an open house, so you can drop in any time. The plans call for widening SR-299 from two lanes to five lanes north of Pig Path Road, replacing the bridge with a new five-lane bridge with traffic signals, and improving the I-40 ramps in both directions.

What it means for you: Nothing changes on the road yet. This is the early stage, when TDOT shows its plans and asks for comments. If that interchange is part of your trips, it’s a good chance to look at the maps and ask questions in person.

👉 Read more: TDOT’s meeting notice

🐢 Today and Tomorrow: Last Days for a Few Familiar Closures

Regional and local. These are updates on jobs we told you about earlier:

• Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga: The 4200 block is closed today and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. our time, for railroad trestle repairs. Wednesday is the last day on the city’s list.
• I-24 westbound, Marion County: The fast lane is closed today near mile 140.5 until 5 p.m. for camera brush-clearing. From Wednesday through Nov. 24, crews use shoulders only.
• I-24 westbound shoulder, Grundy County (about miles 133.8 to 132): Today is the second and last day of shoulder patching, until 3:30 p.m.
• Sequatchie County closeout flaggers: TDOT’s list through Wednesday still shows possible flaggers on SR-111, SR-28, SR-399 and SR-8, with no set days or hours.

What it means for you: Most of these are wrapping up, like the last few rows of beans. A flagger may still hold you for a few minutes close to home, so give yourself a little cushion.

👉 Read more: The city’s Bonny Oaks notice · SValleyNow’s TDOT roadwork list

❄️ Winter Is Coming, and So Are the Painted Plows

Statewide and regional. Good news. TDOT is holding its yearly “Paint the Plow” events with schools. In our region, students at Black Fox Elementary in Bradley County painted a TDOT snowplow with this year’s theme, “Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down.” TDOT says the plow will be out on the roads this winter in the Southeast region. Schools in Hamblen County are taking part too.

What it means for you: It’s a friendly reminder, like seeing the first wood smoke of the year, that plow season isn’t far off. If you see a painted plow this winter, give it room, and move over for any work truck with flashing lights.

👉 Read more: TDOT’s Paint the Plow story

📋 Still on the Calendar (Quick List)

• US-72 / SR-27 in Marion County (log mile 21.2): westbound lane closed with temporary signals through Dec. 14.
• SR-108 in Marion County: one lane with temporary signals for slide repair.
• US-41 in Grundy County: flaggers between Bells Cove and West Main Street, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., through Nov. 17.
• I-24 in Marion County, miles 152.2–156: closeout work Sunday through Thursday nights, 7 p.m.–6 a.m., with one lane always open.
• Tunnel cleanings: McCallie Tunnels and Stringer’s Ridge Tunnel Nov. 18, Bachman Tubes Nov. 19, each 7 p.m.–5 a.m. our time, weather permitting.
• Next TDOT list: The current one runs through Wednesday, Nov. 11. We’ll bring you the new one when it’s posted.

👉 Read more: TDOT newsroom

✅ Your Front-Porch Checklist

• 🇺🇸 Wednesday morning: sunny, near 69. Enjoy the parade.
• 🌧️ Wednesday evening: 90% chance of showers, mostly before 11 p.m. Headlights on and slow down.
• 🌉 Chattanooga late Wednesday: US-27 South ramp to Broad Street closed 7 p.m.–5 a.m. our time.
• 🐢 Bonny Oaks: closed today and Wednesday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. our time. Then it’s done.
• 🛣️ Manchester: eastbound, use Exit 111B. Expect narrow lanes.
• 🧤 Saturday and Sunday mornings: about 28 degrees. Scraper, gloves and five extra minutes.
• 🗺️ Tonight, 5–7 p.m.: TDOT’s SR-299/I-40 open house in Crab Orchard, if that’s your road.
• 📱 Before a long trip: check SmartWay or dial 511.

The practical rule: when the sun goes down and the rain comes in, slow down and give the car ahead more room.

— Dunlap.Today

📖 Words Worth Knowing

• I-124: The official interstate name for the stretch of US-27 through downtown Chattanooga. Most of us just call it US-27.
• Guardrail: The metal rail along the edge of a road or ramp that keeps vehicles from leaving the road. Crews close lanes to fix or replace it safely.
• Traffic pattern: The path crews set up for drivers while they work. The road stays open, but lanes or ramps move.
• Open house meeting: A public meeting with no set start time. You drop in, look at maps and talk with staff one-on-one.
• Chance of precipitation: How likely it is that rain will fall at your spot. At 90 percent, plan on getting wet.

❓ FAQ

Will the Broad Street ramp closure affect I-24?

No. TDOT says I-24 will not be affected. Only the US-27 South ramp to Broad Street closes, from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday our time. If the weather is bad, TDOT may move it to a later date.

Will it rain on the Veterans Day parade?

The weather service forecast for Wednesday daytime is sunny with a high near 69. The showers come Wednesday night, mostly before 11 p.m.

How cold will it get this weekend?

Lows around 28 Friday night and Saturday night in Dunlap. Expect frosty windshields Saturday and Sunday mornings and be careful on bridges.

Is the Manchester detour really over?

Yes. TDOT confirms the new pattern started at 6 a.m. Monday. I-24 runs normally, Exit 111A is closed, and eastbound drivers use Exit 111B to go north or south on SR-55.

When does Bonny Oaks reopen for good?

Wednesday, Nov. 11, is the last closure day on the city’s list. The road is open outside the 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (our time) closure hours.

Do I have to go to the Crab Orchard meeting to comment?

The meeting is the chance TDOT has announced for comments. It’s an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. our time tonight, so you can stop by whenever it suits you.

🔗 Other Resources

• TDOT SmartWay map: live closures and cameras (or dial 511)
• NWS forecast for Dunlap
• TDOT newsroom: new notices and the weekly roadway report
• City of Chattanooga road closures map
• TDOT Lower East roadway report, Nov. 5–11
• NWS cold-weather safety tips

🚗 Steady Wheels, Calm Mind

Here’s the short list to remember: sunshine for the parade, rain Wednesday evening, one Chattanooga ramp closed Wednesday night, Bonny Oaks done after Wednesday and two frosty mornings this weekend. None of it is cause for worry. It’s just good to know ahead of time, and now you do. For more calm, clear news about the roads you drive every day, keep reading Dunlap.Today.