Huntsville Archives

May 13

Final paving to begin for SR-53 intersections in Madison County

Final paving will begin this week for improvements at three intersections on SR-53 north of Huntsville in Madison County.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II project, may begin paving Wednesday, May 14, if weather permits.

Expect lane closures

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect…

May 06

Lanes closed for bridge repair on US-72 in Huntsville

ALDOT today closed the outermost through travel lane on US-72/University Drive at Sparkman Drive in Huntsville for bridge repairs.

In addition, the auxiliary lane leading to the exit to Sparkman Drive is closed, though the exit remains open. Both lanes will remain closed for an extended period, at least through the weekend. Two westbound through…

Mar 12

Five years later, a look back at the US-231 landslide

Amidst the trees, a bare mountainside, where a landslide has been excavated. Bridges are under construction. The photo is an aerial view looking south, up the mountain.

Five years ago today, ALDOT leaders met with concerned residents from several north Alabama counties to unveil an ambitious plan to repair US-231 after a landslide destroyed parts of the highway in Morgan County.

One month earlier, heavy rain triggered the slide on Brindley Mountain, opening large cracks in the pavement as material shifted below….

Feb 28

Bids opened for north Alabama resurfacing projects

The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids Friday for several significant north Alabama resurfacing projects. Construction of all projects is pending bid review and award of contracts.

US-72 in Madison County

Resurfacing US-72 East in Madison County from Moores Mill Road in Huntsville to east of the Flint River, about 6.5 miles. Rogers Group Inc….

Jan 16

Contractor to patch I-565 within widening project

Contractor Wiregrass Construction will patch I-565 westbound from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway in Madison on Friday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should expect single lane closures and delays during this operation.

Though ALDOT does not typically permit daytime lane closures related to the I-565…

Jan 09

If you travel during winter weather, travel intelligently — ALDOT has tools to help

Man at computer watching a bank of screens with weather and traffic information

ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provides information to motorists to help them make better travel decisions during severe weather events such as the approaching winter storm Cora.

Cora threatens to coat much of the state in snow and ice and produce widespread travel impacts when it arrives Friday, Jan. 9, and throughout the weekend. The…

Dec 11

Left turns from Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road to be closed for several months

The left turn lanes on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will be closed for the safety of the traveling public during initial stages of the overpass bridge construction. ALDOT anticipates the closure remaining in place for several months.

The closure of the northbound and southbound left turn lanes on the…

Nov 19

Switch to North Memorial Parkway service roads postponed

The shifting of traffic from the North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) mainline to the newly constructed service roads near Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville has been postponed.

Contractor Rogers Group originally planned to make the switch Wednesday, November 20. Traffic will possibly be moved Friday, November 22, instead, if weather permits. See Traffic to move to…

Nov 15

North Memorial Parkway lane closures planned for Northern Bypass construction

A map showing the planned intersection of the Huntsville Northern Bypass with North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431).

The City of Huntsville today announced upcoming work to construct the Northern Bypass that will impact traffic on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431).

According to the city’s statement:

“Weather permitting, single-lane closures northbound on North Memorial Parkway near Bob Wade Lane will begin Monday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. as part of the Huntsville Northern Bypass…

Nov 15

Traffic to move to new North Memorial Parkway service roads

An overhead view of traffic at an intersection, with the empty lanes of the service road visible beside the busy mainline.

Updated timeline: Switch to North Memorial Parkway service roads postponed

Traffic will move from the North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) mainline to the newly constructed service roads near Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville next week, if weather permits.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $34 million project, plans to begin shifting both northbound and southbound traffic…