ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays due to daytime patching on I-65 between Priceville and Hartselle this week.
The $16.5 million project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County is halfway complete. The contractor, Rogers Group, and subcontractors recently finished paving the segment of I-65 from Hurricane Creek in Cullman County to just south of SR-36 in Hartselle. They also installed new traffic stripe and raised pavement markers.
Repairs needed ahead of 2026 resurfacing
The second phase of the I-65 project, resurfacing the segment from SR-36 in Hartselle to north of the Tennessee River in Limestone County, will begin next year when weather permits.
But this week, the contractor will make repairs to potholes that would otherwise worsen during winter.
Rogers Group plans to patch parts of both roadways between Exit 328 at SR-36 in Hartselle and Exit 334 at SR-67 in Priceville on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Daytime patching on I-65 is inconvenient, but necessary
The work will be performed during the day due to forecasted nighttime temperatures below the optimal range for hot mix asphalt patching.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Crews will work on the southbound roadway first, then switch to the northbound roadway when all southbound patching is complete.
Please expect delays due to single-lane closures. Plan alternate routes or account for additional travel time.
For real-time traffic and road condition information, visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app.
