Paving is now underway on a 5.6-mile section of US-90 in Baldwin County, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reassuring motorists that the resurfacing project is progressing as planned.
Milling Completed in August
The US 90 resurfacing project began Aug. 17 with milling, which removes the old asphalt surface. Milling was completed Aug. 27.
Because US 90 is a two-lane roadway in the project area, traffic must be controlled with flaggers during the work. The contractor completed the milling across the entire project before beginning paving.
This approach helps limit the amount of time motorists are affected by lane closures.
Weather Delayed Paving
Rain between Aug. 31 and Labor Day also delayed the start of paving. Lane closures were paused during the Labor Day holiday, as required by ALDOT.
Paving began Sept. 10 and is expected to take about two to three weeks, depending on weather and other conditions.
“It is normal for a milled roadway to remain in that condition for a period of time before new asphalt is placed,” said ALDOT Southwest Region spokesperson James Gordon. “While the milled surface may look and feel different from a finished roadway, it is a normal part of the resurfacing process. Signs are posted throughout the work area to alert motorists to the road conditions and encourage drivers to slow down and use caution.”
Drivers Asked to Use Caution
Motorists traveling through the work zone should pay attention to signs, follow flaggers’ instructions and reduce their speed.
ALDOT appreciates the public’s patience while the US-90 resurfacing project is completed. The department looks forward to providing an improved roadway for motorists traveling through Baldwin County.
