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Bridge strike closes I-65 southbound in Shelby County

UPDATE: August 25, 2:45 p.m.

I-65 southbound and the CR-87 bridge remain closed at Exit 234.

All southbound traffic is being diverted at Exit 238 in Alabaster onto US-31.

Concrete debris on the roadway has been removed and crews are cutting away the damaged rebar underneath the bridge.

ALDOT’s Emergency Bridge Inspection Team will now...

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Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4, crews will have temporary lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on I-65 south and north from Pintlala Creek to exit 167 (US-80).

The I-65 resurfacing project in Montgomery County requires additional daytime lane closures due to seasonal and weather conditions. 

Crews began work this weekend, but continued colder weather…

Read More “UPDATE: Daytime lane closures on I-65 resurfacing project continue”

ALDOT next week will repair a third section of the deck of the southbound US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek, south of Russellville in Franklin County.

ALDOT next week will repair a third section of the deck of the southbound US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek, south of Russellville in Franklin County.

Expect delays due to closure of the outside southbound lane of US-43 at the bridge. Weather permitting, ALDOT anticipates beginning the closure about 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, and reopening…

Read More “Third phase of repair to US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek planned”

Roundabouts are proposed for Lee Street in Chickasaw at I-65 Exit 10

The City of Chickasaw, in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), is proposing to construct roundabouts at the Interstate 65 (Exit 10) northbound and southbound ramps on West Lee Street.

The project aims to improve safety by eliminating sight issues at the ramp terminals and reducing the number of conflict points that have…

Read More “Public Input sought on proposed roundabouts at I-65 and West Lee Street in Chickasaw”

ALDOT's District 45 crew of about two dozen handle the state roadways in Talladega County.

One of the constant challenges District 45 crews must tackle develops below Talladega County’s roads.

“One thing that we have to deal with a lot around here is sinkholes, and, you know, a lot of counties don’t have that. Talladega in particular, a lot of limestone and everything,” ALDOT District 45 Administrator Stephen Blair said.

Read More “Talladega District overcomes sinkholes under hands-on Administrator”

Baldwin Preparatory Academy is a career-technical education (CTE) high school located in Loxley, Alabama and it is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools System.

At the request of local school and public safety officials, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing new school zone speed limits on SR-59 in Loxley near Baldwin Preparatory Academy.

To improve safety for students, staff and motorists traveling through the area, the following changes will take effect soon:

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