In addition to the danger of icy pavements, icy trees may fall into roadways, further impacting travel in northwest Alabama.
With temperatures dropping drastically, ALDOT warns of the potential for extended and widespread icing and advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
ALDOT responded to several reports of icy trees falling on…
Plummeting temperatures across North Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing Monday.
Between the rain stopping and the freeze, this afternoon ALDOT crews will use granular salt…
With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.
Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…
ALDOT pretreated most state routes in North Alabama in the lead up to this weekend’s anticipated winters storm.
The pretreatment coverage, by county, in ALDOT’s North Region follows:
Colbert/Lauderdale/Franklin/Lawrence/Limestone/Morgan — all lanes and bridges of all state routes Madison — At least one lane in each direction on all routes and bridges and all lanes…Read More “Most North Alabama state routes pretreated ahead of winter storm”
