ALDOT will close I-65 northbound at Exit 318 at Lacon in Morgan County on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 29, to repair the deck of the northbound interstate bridge over Flint Creek.
Weather permitting, ALDOT plans to close the northbound roadway about 6 p.m. All northbound I-65 traffic will detour to US-31 northbound at Exit 318 and then north to SR-67 southbound. Traffic can return to the interstate via Exit 334 in Priceville.
A temporary signal at the junction of US-31 and the northbound off-ramp will regulate traffic.
The closure will remain in place overnight. Following completion of the repair and sufficient curing of the new concrete, ALDOT will reopen the road as early as possible on Friday, Oct. 30.
Trucks and wide loads
Commercial traffic will be required to use the signed detour to SR-67.
Wide loads must detour at Exit 310 in Cullman and take SR-157 northbound to SR-24 eastbound in Moulton and then SR-67 northbound to SR-20 eastbound in Decatur.
Message boards and signs will direct motorists. State troopers will assist with traffic control.
For real-time traffic and road condition information, visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app.
Upcoming replacement
Plans for replacement of the two sets of I-65 bridges over Flint Creek and the CSX railroad, immediately north of the creek, continue to progress. ALDOT currently anticipates letting the project in late FY2027.
