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I-65 Tennessee River Bridges Rehabilitation

This project includes structural repairs, bridge painting, and guardrail retrofit on the I-65 bridges (northbound and southbound roadways) over the Tennessee River.

Region/County North/Limestone, Morgan
Type of WorkBridge Rehabilitation
RouteI-65
Projected StartJanuary 2024
Projected CompletionSpring 2026
Traffic ImpactSingle-lane closures between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Thursday mornings during February 2024. Daytime lane closures will be necessary at times during the project, but will be limited to certain work items.
Project NumberIM-I065(505)
Project Cost$23,676,961.00
Project StatusActive
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Apr 24

Lanes to return to normal on I-65 Tennessee River Bridges

The I-65 Tennessee River Bridges underwent cleaning, painting, and various steel and concrete repairs since the rehabilitation project began in early 2024. Next week, the contractor will remove the traffic shifts that have been in place for most of the project's duration.

Travel lanes will soon return to their normal configuration on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges.

The lanes on both bridges were shifted about two years ago to provide work areas for a $23.7 million bridge rehabilitation project.

The contractor, Cekra Inc., performed repairs to extend the useful lifespans of the 53-year-old bridges. The project included…

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Jul 16

Nighttime lane closures set for Tennessee River Bridges rehab

Some of the contractor's rigging and scaffolding for work under the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges can be seen in this 2024 file photo.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect lane closures on I-65 on two upcoming nights for rehabilitation of the Tennessee River Bridges.

Weather permitting, subcontractors will implement single-lane closures for work on bridge rails and guardrail from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, to 5 a.m. Friday, July 18, and again from 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, to…

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Oct 18

I-65 bridge weekend lane closures canceled; deck repairs completed early

Workers prepare an area of the northbound I-65 bridge deck for repair.

The contractor on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridge rehabilitation project made significant progress during around-the-clock lane closures the last two weekends. Cekra completed concrete repairs to the northbound bridge deck far ahead of schedule.

More around-the-clock lane closures, originally planned for the remaining two weekends in October, won’t be necessary.

No more daytime lane closures…Read More “I-65 bridge weekend lane closures canceled; deck repairs completed early”

Oct 01

Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge

To rehabilitate the Tennessee River Bridges, the contractor, Cekra, first rigged scaffolding to access work areas.

Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this Friday.

The contractor will close the outside lane about 6 p.m. on Fridays and reopen it about 5 a.m. on Mondays.

Please expect delays on the northbound roadway during the weekends. Plan additional…

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