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The star shows the location of the Miles Creek bridge on I-85 South.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) bridge widening project on Interstate 85 South over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) begins Monday, Jan. 6.   

The project will widen the bridge over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) on I-85 South to accommodate the extension of the deceleration lane off the interstate onto…

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Crews work on rehabiliting existing bridge deck on I-85 South over Line Creek in Macon County

All lanes on I-85 South at Line Creek have been reopened earlier than anticipated. Crews began work on the southbound lanes on Sunday, Nov. 3 expecting 18 days to complete the work.

The contractor had multiple crews working around the clock to open all lanes about a week ahead of schedule.

The project remains active,…

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ALDOT announces a planned lane closure on I-85 South beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 South beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect: Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 South at Line Creek. This lane closure is approximately 3 miles south of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound”

On Thursday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 South in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.  

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail.  At night, they will…

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Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.  

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail.  At night, they will…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that beginning Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, north and southbound rest areas on Interstate 85 in Macon County will be closed for maintenance.   

While the restroom facilities will be closed, the grounds will remain open for travelers to safely take breaks from driving. 

Maintenance should…

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