I-20/59 Archives

Aug 14, 2026

New Jefferson County DDI bridge passes inspection as project nears completion

A new bridge built for Jefferson County's future Diverging Diamond Interchange has passed inspection.

Work to build Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange is reaching a significant milestone. The project will transform Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive in McCalla.

Over the last few weeks, the project’s new bridge the contractor began installing in late February passed inspection. The new span will run parallel with the existing McAshan…

Sep 24, 2025

Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction

Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction in Jefferson County.

Construction is underway on Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in McCalla.

The $22M project will transform Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive.

The exit offers access to the Rock Mountain Lakes community along with the Jefferson Metropolitan Park.

Diverging Diamond Interchange construction underway at Exit 104 on I-59/20.

It is home to…

Sep 11, 2024

Planned closures and permanent lane shift at I-59/I-20 interchange in Jefferson County

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the ramp to I-20 eastbound from I-59 southbound along with the outside lane of the ramp from I-59 northbound to I-20 eastbound to perform a permanent lane shift, including removal and replacement of traffic stripe, markings,…

Jan 05, 2024

Bridge deck repair, guardrail installation on I-20/59

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to repair bridge decks and install new guardrail at various locations on Interstate 20/59 eastbound from near milepost 64 to near milepost 72 in Tuscaloosa.

The project is expected to begin Monday, January 8 and will continue until Summer 2024, weather permitting. The contractor must keep at least one…