Members of the media are invited to join Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, Councilwoman Marvene Noel, and honored guests for a special announcement on the City’s receipt of a $25 million federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant to replace and improve the Wilcox Boulevard Bridge.
Located over the Norfolk Southern DeButts Railyard, the 70-year old bridge has deteriorated to the extent that it can no longer support emergency vehicles or freight trucks, causing delayed response times for first responders trying to reach the historic east Chattanooga community and increasing the burden on the city’s local logistics and transportation industry.
Mayor Tim Kelly, Councilwoman Noel, and honored guests will gather onsite at the Wilcox Boulevard Bridge to share the City’s plans for the replacement structure and celebrate the enormous economic, health, and social benefits the historic investment will provide the community for decades to come.
Who:
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and City Councilwoman Marvene Noel will provide remarks
What:
Remarks and celebration of the City of Chattanooga’s receipt of a $25 million federal grant to replace Wilcox Boulevard Bridge
Where:
Wilcox Boulevard Bridge - exact address and parking information to follow
When:
August 12, 2022, at 11 am ET