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CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed.  Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal...

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Aug 27, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County starts

The $2.9 million project will resurface SR-24 from CR-83, where another resurfacing project left off earlier this year, to the Lawrence County line, shown here.

A $2.9 million project to resurface 5.3 miles of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County began this week.

The project will pave the divided four-lane highway from CR-83 to the Lawrence County line. The contractor, Rogers Group, began milling Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Please expect single-lane closures daily. Visit ALGOTraffic.com for real-time traffic updates.

ALDOT anticipates completion this…

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Aug 27, 2026

ALDOT to implement updated traffic pattern to US-280; US-80 intersection in Phenix City

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon implement an updated traffic pattern at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City to improve safety.

Following recent modifications, ALDOT evaluated traffic and gathered feedback from the public and local officials. In response to initial safety concerns, maintenance crews adjusted the signal on US-280 West…

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Aug 26, 2026

ALDOT to resurface portion of Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of Greensboro Avenue (SR-215) from the intersection of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) to 10th Avenue in Tuscaloosa to improve mobility and safety.

The 1.3-mile nighttime project is expected to begin Sunday, Aug. 30, and will continue for approximately two months, weather permitting.

The project will…

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Aug 26, 2026

CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed.  Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…

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Aug 25, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-168 in DeKalb County to begin

Resurfacing of SR-168 in DeKalb County will begin Wednesday, Aug. 26.

A contractor will resurface SR-168 in DeKalb County from the Marshall County line to SR-68 in Kilpatrick.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will begin patching Wednesday, Aug. 26, in preparation for milling and paving the 2.3 mile stretch of two-lane highway.

ALDOT anticipates completion of the $527,580 project in early fall.

Traffic impacts

Expect daily…

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Aug 25, 2026

SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety

ALDOT plans to add striping and signs to improve safety at SR-157 and SR-36 in Lawrence County.

To improve safety, ALDOT will modify the intersection of SR-157 and SR-36 in Lawrence County with striping and signs this week.

ALDOT anticipates contractor TRP Infrastructure Services starting sign installation and paint work Wednesday, Aug. 26. Further striping will take place Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29.

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Aug 25, 2026

UPDATE: I-65 reopened after bridge strike in Shelby County

A piece of construction equipment struck the underside of CR-87 bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County shortly before 12pm today.

UPDATE: August 25, 7:35 p.m.

ALDOT has reopened I-65S at Exit 234 in Calera.

All southbound lanes were shut down for seven hours Tuesday following a bridge strike at the CR-87 bridge.

The southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge itself will remain closed for a few weeks until the damaged section can be repaired.

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Aug 24, 2026

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following bridge replacement

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following a bridge replacement project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened SR-63 to traffic at US-280 following a bridge replacement project in Alexander City.

Closed since May 2025, the upgraded corridor offers a new bottomless arch bridge culvert over Sugar Creek.  It is 120 feet long, 36 feet wide and 17 feet tall.

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