Construction for the Walnut Street Bridge remains on schedule, despite unforeseen structural repairs.

The Chattanooga City Council will vote Tuesday to approve an additional $5.5 million for the project, bringing its total to over $42 million.

So far, most painting, priming and sandblasting is complete on the Northshore section. That area, extending to Frazier Avenue, is expected to be completed by Christmas, before the entire project's completion by Sept. 2026.

When removing the old wooden deck, crews discovered new structural steel issues. Built in 1890, the issues didn't come as a total surprise, according to Brian Smith, communications and marketing director for Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors. Smith emphasized that despite the extra cost, it's important to get the job done correctly

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