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CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed.  Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal...

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Sep 11, 2026

Three resurfacing projects coming up in Decatur

The resurfacing of US-31 includes bridge rail retrofits and new striping on the Capt. William J. Hudson (Steamboat Bill) Memorial Bridges on US-31 over the Tennessee River in Decatur.

Three projects will resurface parts of US-31 and SR-67 in Decatur. The projects include milling and paving US-31 near the Tennessee River and SR-67 on Point Mallard Parkway and the north end of Beltline Road.

US-31 near the Tennessee River

The contractor, Rogers Group, will resurface four miles of US-31 from south of the Tennessee…

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Sep 11, 2026

ALDOT begins I-85 capacity improvement project in Montgomery

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a major capacity improvement project along Interstate 85 in Montgomery that will expand the corridor from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, extending from the end of the existing three-lane section at Taylor Road to Jenkins Creek.

Main construction is scheduled to begin…

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Sep 09, 2026

Widened I-59 northbound lanes open to traffic in Trussville

Widened I-59 northbound lanes opening to traffic in Trussville.

Following the Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the newly widened I-59 northbound lanes to traffic in Trussville.

Motorists can now enjoy an additional third lane between I-459 and Chalkville Mountain Road, which should reduce congestion in the area.  Daily, nearly 63,000 motorists travel that 3.5-mile section of I-59 in…

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Sep 08, 2026

ALDOT to resurface portion of interstate in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of I-20/59 from near Exit 68 to the I-359 interchange in Tuscaloosa to improve mobility and safety.

The 2.53-mile nighttime project is expected to begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.

Lane closures will not be allowed between…

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Sep 03, 2026

Traffic to change on Mastin Lake Road at North Memorial Parkway

Rogers Group paves southbound North Memorial Parkway north of Mastin Lake Road.

Mastin Lake Road under the new overpass on North Memorial Parkway/US-231/US-431 in Huntsville will close for several weeks starting Friday, Sept. 4.

Following morning rush, both legs of Mastin Lake Road will be converted to allow right-in/right-out movements only.

ALDOT anticipates the intersection fully reopening in mid-October — after the new mainline opens to traffic…

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Sep 03, 2026

Nighttime resurfacing of North Memorial Parkway starts next week

Resurfacing of North Memorial Parkway/US-231/US-431 will begin the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 8, weather permitting.

A $2 million project to resurface 3.5 miles of US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway in Huntsville will begin the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 8, weather permitting.

Grayson Carter And Son Contracting will resurface the parkway mainline from Country Club Avenue Northwest to Cedarama Drive Northwest.

The distance between the north and south ends of the project is…

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Sep 02, 2026

Widened section of US-280 now open in Jefferson County

Widened section of US-280 from Homewood to I-459 has opened.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new widened configuration of US-280 this week.

The upgraded four-lane section boosts capacity between Shades Creek Parkway (SR-149) to I-459.

The contractor opened both directions of the upgraded US-280 between SR-149 and I-459 early on Thursday, September 10.  

This $53 million project, which kicked off…

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Sep 02, 2026

ALDOT halts temporary lane closures for Labor Day weekend

Road construction will not hinder travelers during the Labor Day holiday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at noon until Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is…

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