On October 17 at 10 a.m., the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a significant infrastructure project aimed at reconstructing and expanding a critical segment of I-59 in Jefferson County from the I-459 Interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville, Alabama.
This extensive project begins at I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and…
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the ramp to I-20 eastbound from I-59 southbound along with the outside lane of the ramp from I-59 northbound to I-20 eastbound to perform a permanent lane shift, including removal and replacement of traffic stripe, markings,…
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Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, August 26, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have a single outside lane closure southbound on I-65 at milepost 253. Then at 11 p.m., there will be a rolling roadblock shutting down all southbound lanes on I-65 for 15 minutes at a time until work is completed.
All…
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Starting this week, some property owners along the US-31 to SR-79 section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline near Pinson, Ala. will receive visits from Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) representatives.
These representatives are preparing to survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s…
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Two new roundabouts are coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion.
The project is happening right in the middle of Birmingham and Mountain Brook city limits at the intersection of the US-280 off ramp, Cahaba Road, Chester Road, and Lane Park Road near the Birmingham Zoo.
Because it straddles the two cities,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a significant infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing and expanding a critical segment of I-59 in Jefferson County from the I-459 interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville, Alabama. This extensive project begins west of I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and ends north of CR-10, with…
Read More “Major upgrades mean safer, more efficient travel on I-59 in Trussville”
Located on the western edge of Jefferson County, the McCalla area has seen rapid growth and development in recent years. With a unique combination of residential and industrial growth, establishing connectivity and upgrading old and functionally obsolete infrastructure is critical to sustaining future growth in the area.
Traffic is expected to increase significantly as the…
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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…
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