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Heard on: Chattanooga Police Department · 1/17/2026 10:44 AM
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Hey, do you mind jumping on US-27 and go northbound? And do a U-turn around the 900 block on US-27 southbound? Have a large cardboard box about the size of a refrigerator.
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It's going to be out of their service area, but they will send maintenance if we can't clear it.
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Large box causes traffic hazard on US-27

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a large cardboard box blocking lanes on US-27 in Chattanooga, described as roughly the size of a refrigerator. Maintenance crews were requested to help clear the roadway and prevent further traffic issues.

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US-27, Chattanooga, TN
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