ALDOT will repair the southbound bridge on US-43 over Cedar Creek just south of Russellville in Franklin County on Tuesday, May 19, weather permitting.
A hole about one foot wide developed in the bridge deck Sunday, May 10. Crews covered the hole with a metal plate to make it safe for traffic in the short term.
To repair the concrete, ALDOT must temporarily close the southbound bridge. The northbound bridge will carry two-way traffic during this operation, which is planned to begin about 6 a.m. and may take most of the day. Please expect travel delays.
For real-time traffic and road condition information, visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app.
Planned replacement
The southbound bridge on US-43 over Cedar Creek was constructed in 1955.
ALDOT began preliminary engineering for the bridge’s replacement in 2024. Design for the new bridge is ongoing. Construction is currently scheduled for late 2027.
