News Release

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Celebrates Roadway Improvement Project

Superintendent Brad Bennett provides remarks to a crowd gathered at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a portion of a roadway construction project in Chickamauga Battlefield.

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News Release Date: May 8, 2026

Contact: Public Information Officer, 706-866-9241

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park today celebrated completion of a portion of an $8.1 million roadway reconstruction project. This marks a significant milestone in ensuring safe, reliable access to the park ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, supported by President Donald J. Trump’s Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. Representatives from the National Park Foundation and other park partners joined National Park Service leadership for a ceremonial event celebrating the improvements.

This project is revitalizing several roads and parking areas across the park, including the recently completed Dyer Road. Work includes resurfacing pavement, stabilizing roadway shoulders and repairing drainage systems.  

“We are so pleased to celebrate this major project, thanks to the support of our partners,” said Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Superintendent Brad Bennett. “These roads connect thousands of people to historic sites of education and reflection.”

Many of these routes trace the original corridors used during the 1863 Battle of Chickamauga. Their aging condition had begun to create unsafe driving conditions. Once completed, the upgrades will provide durable, dependable infrastructure that supports visitor access, staff operations and the long-term preservation of the historic battlefield landscape.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the nation’s first and largest national military park, commemorates two major Civil War battles and draws visitors from across the country for historical exploration and outdoor recreation. In 2024, spending by park visitors generated an estimated $70.5 million for the local economy, contributing to the $3.1 billion in economic activity supported by NPS sites across Georgia and Tennessee.

The Great American Outdoors Act remains one of the most significant conservation achievements of President Donald J. Trump’s administration. The law provides significant funding to address long-deferred maintenance needs across the National Park System, ensuring safe, resilient and accessible public lands for future generations.

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