Macon County Archives

Jan 24

Know before you go during winter storm

A TMC operator works at a computer while monitoring road conditions on large screens on the walls

With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.

Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…

Nov 26

I-85 resurfacing project in Macon County begins soon

Map showing limits of I-85 resurfacing project in Macon County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on I-85 in Macon County begins soon.

The contractor will begin installing signs in preparation for the project on Monday, Dec. 1, weather permitting.

This project includes resurfacing, guardrail installation, and traffic striping on I-85 from a mile south of exit 22 in Shorter to the CR-36…

Nov 07

Temporary bridge closure in Notasulga begins Wednesday

Map showing signed detour for SR-81 bridge closure

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Alabama Department of Transportation will briefly close the bridge on SR-81 (Tuskegee Street) over the railroad in Notasulga.

The bridge will be closed for maintenance repairs at approximately 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13.

During the bridge closure a signed detour will…

Sep 22

I-85 Macon County rest areas to close for maintenance

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 23, the southbound rest area on I-85 in Macon County will be temporarily closed for maintenance and improvements. The northbound rest area will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.

During the closure, crews will resurface the parking lots and make minor repairs and paint the buildings, pavilions, and picnic tables.

These…

Aug 18

UPDATE: I-85 south bridge repair in Macon County

Map showing location of the bridge with lane closure on I-85 near exit 38.

As of today, the inside lane of the I-85 south bridge will remain closed until repairs are completed.

Repairs to the bridge near exit 38 are expected to take approximately one week.

Travelers should seek an alternate route and expect delays.

For real time traffic updates download the ALGO Traffic app or go…

Aug 15

I-85 South bridge repairs begin Monday in Macon County

Repairs to the I-85 south bridge near exit 38 in Macon County will begin on Monday.

The inside lane will be closed intermittently while work is begin performed, approximately one week.

The bridge railing was damaged during a crash in the early hours of Aug. 13.

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Jul 10

US-29 resurfacing project in Macon County begins Monday

Map showing the US-29 resurfacing project with an orange line from SR-186 to the Lee County line.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-29 in Macon County begins Monday, July 14, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-29 from SR-186 to the Lee County Line.

This project includes resurfacing and traffic striping.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges…

Mar 05

Daytime lane closures at Line Creek on I-85 in Macon County

Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County beginning Thursday, March 6, weather permitting.

Lane closures will not be permitted from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes.

The lane closures are necessary to place the final wearing…

Feb 10

Update: Daytime lane closures at Line Creek on I-85 in Macon County

Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County on Tuesday, Feb. 11, weather permitting.

The closures, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will affect both north and southbound lanes over Line Creek, about 2 1/2 miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road).

Crews will be installing raised pavement markers…

Feb 07

Update: Lane closure at Miles Creek on I-85 south at Exit 42

Map showing location of Miles Creek on I-85 South before Exit 42.

A traffic shift on I-85 south at Miles Creek, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, has been rescheduled due to equipment issues.

A lane closure on I-85 south over Miles Creek at Exit 42 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for restriping.

Crews will begin installing temporary barrier rail…