Johnson City Police Issue Chick-fil-A Traffic Alert

Authorities are warning people who plan to travel near the Oakdale Commons in Johnson City later this week to prepare for traffic delays.

The village police department has issued a travel advisory ahead of Thursday's scheduled opening of a Chick-fil-A restaurant.

The notice alerts drivers that increased traffic and delays are expected starting Thursday morning around the Oakdale Commons, including Harry L. Drive, Reynolds Road and Route 201.

Johnson City police note that Chick-fil-A has developed a traffic management plan for customer access and vehicle queuing on the Oakdale Commons property.

Provided by Chick-fil-A

Police officers hired by Chick-fil-A will assist with the traffic operations related to the restaurant's opening.

Officials said motorists should follow all directions from police officers and traffic personnel.

Drivers should not enter an intersection unless there is sufficient space to clear it.

People should not block intersections, driveway or emergency access routes.

A view of the Chick-fil-A drive-thru lanes on September 30, 2026. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Police encourage motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible. Drivers should be prepared to changing conditions as traffic volumes fluctuate.

Johnson City Police Chief Brent Dodge told WNBF News his agency's representatives have had discussions with officials from Chick-fil-A and the state Department of Transportation to prepare for the opening of the business.

He said Chick-fil-A was prepared to hire eight off-duty officers to work during the restaurant's first two weeks of operation.

The Johnson City Chick-fil-A restaurant is scheduled to open Thursday at 6:30 a.m.

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