I-65 Archives

Oct 01

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

Looking south at the underside of two large bridges over a waterway. The bridge to the right has metal scaffolding suspended under it.

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…

Sep 10

Traffic Update: I-65 bridge replacement over Sepulga River near Evergreen, Alabama

Bridge construction I-65 Sepulga River in Conecuh County

Northbound traffic on I-65 in Conecuh County has been shifted onto the newly constructed median roadway and bridges as part of Phase IV of the bridge replacement project over the Sepulga River, located northeast of Evergreen (MP 103.5–106.5).

Drone view of the Sepulga River Bridge on I-65

During this phase of construction, the following changes…

Aug 27

Crews to patch I-65N in Cullman County

ALDOT crews will perform asphalt patching and leveling Wednesday on I-65 northbound in Cullman County just north of the Blount County line.

Crews will close the northbound outside lane from south of Exit 291 (SR-91) to about milepost 294 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays or use alternate routes, such as…

May 15

ALDOT crews to pave Thompson Road at I-65

ALDOT crews will be patching Thompson Road in the immediate area of I-65 Exit 325 in Hartselle on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Additionally, a paint crew will be striping recently-patched segments of I-65 in Morgan County on Thursday. Please…

Apr 05

Major relief coming for motorists on I-65 in Birmingham

crews pouring asphalt on I-65 in Jefferson County

A smoother road is just ahead for a bumpy section of I-65 from US-31 to University Drive in Birmingham.

The Alabama Department of Transportation project to repair the uneven roadway will be completed this summer. The work is primarily being performed at night for the safety of motorists and to reduce the interruption to traffic flow…

Apr 02

Interstate widening projects taking shape in south Alabama

Making travel safer, faster and more efficient for both passenger and commercial traffic are the goals of interstate roadway projects. In the southern part of Alabama, current widening projects include I-10 and I-65.

The latest ALDOT interstate project is the widening of approximately 5 miles of both east and westbound lanes of I-10 from March…