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Oct 29

Public Input sought on proposed roundabouts at I-65 and West Lee Street in Chickasaw

Roundabouts are proposed for Lee Street in Chickasaw at I-65 Exit 10

The City of Chickasaw, in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), is proposing to construct roundabouts at the Interstate 65 (Exit 10) northbound and southbound ramps on West Lee Street.

The project aims to improve safety by eliminating sight issues at the ramp terminals and reducing the number of conflict points that have…

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Sep 03

I-65 lane closures planned for traffic camera pole installations

This traffic camera north of the Bethel Road overpass, between Hartselle and Priceville, was one of eight cameras installed on I-65 in a previous project in 2019.

Expect nighttime lane closures on I-65 for installation of traffic camera poles to expand ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in Morgan and Limestone counties.

The $2.5 million advanced corridor management project with contractor Ozark Safety Services extends from Exit 334 at SR-67 in Priceville to Exit 354 at US-31 in Athens.

Lane closures

Weather permitting,…

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Sep 02

Lane closures scheduled for I-65 Delta Bridge in Mobile County

Drivers traveling I-65 northbound across the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge (Delta Bridge) should prepare for lane closures in September as crews work to replace bridge joints within the arch span.

McInnis Construction LLC will perform the work on behalf of the Alabama Department of Transportation. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect possible…

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Aug 18

Planned Lane Closures on I-65 in Shelby County

Map of the location of lane closures on I-65 SB and NB in Shelby County.

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the inside lane of both I-65 southbound and northbound for temporary concrete barrier installation and grading work for bridge access between exit 238 (Alabaster) and milepost 236.

All travel lanes are expected to re-open at approximately 6…

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Aug 15

Expect overnight I-65 lane closures for bridge work next week

The contractor has begun work on the roadway approaching the bridge on Parker Road.

Expect single-lane nighttime closures next week on I-65 at Parker Road in Hartselle and Upper River Road in Priceville for bridge work and removal of traffic control.

Rogers Group plans to close the outside northbound lane at Parker Road about 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, for minor repairs to two bridge girders. The lane will…

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Aug 11

Upper River Road over I-65 reopens to traffic

Upper River Road in Priceville is open, following work to repair and raise the bridge over I-65 and build up the road approaching the bridge.

The bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 in Priceville is now open to traffic. The bridge closed in late June for repairs and raising.

Contractors repaired damage to the bridge girders that occurred in April when a piece of equipment struck the overpass. They then raised the bridge 13 inches to improve clearance.

The…

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Aug 11

Planned lane closure on I-65 NB for bridge repair

Map of the project location

Beginning at approximately 9 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be performing a bridge repair on I-65 northbound over 16th Ave S.

There will be a single lane closure during this bridge repair. Crews will repair this bridge between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Motorists should consider using…

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Jul 24

ALDOT making final repairs to damaged I-65 ramp bridge today

ALDOT workers repair a damaged rail on the flyover bridge at I-65 and I-565.

ALDOT is making final repairs to the damaged flyover bridge at the I-65 and I-565 interchange today.

A steel coil fell from a truck Tuesday and damaged the bridge and ramp from I-565 westbound to I-65 southbound.

Yesterday, ALDOT crews milled and paved to repair the asphalt roadway of the ramp, then began preparations…

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Jul 22

ALDOT making safe a bridge and ramp damaged by steel coil

Steel coil that fell from a truck this afternoon at the I-65 and I-565 interchange.

ALDOT crews are making safe a bridge and exit ramp damaged by a steel coil that fell from a truck this afternoon at the I-65 and I-565 interchange.

The approach, deck and rail of the flyover bridge from I-565 westbound to I-65 southbound were damaged in several places.

ALDOT crews patched lightly-damaged areas but will…

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