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Apr 23

Resurfacing on SR-207 in Lauderdale County starts

The $1.3 million resurfacing project on SR-207 in Lauderdale County will start here, just south of Anderson Creek, and extend more than seven miles to the Tennessee state line.

Work began today on a $1.3 million resurfacing project on SR-207 in Lauderdale County.

The contractor, Grayson Carter and Son, will mill and resurface 7.6 miles of the two-lane highway from Anderson Creek in the town of Anderson to the Tennessee state line.

ALDOT anticipates completion in early summer.

Lane closures

During the next several…

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Mar 17

ALDOT repairs Lauderdale County sinkhole

The repaired sinkhole near SR-101 north of Lexington in Lauderdale County.

ALDOT repaired a large sinkhole beside SR-101 north of Lexington in Lauderdale County last week.

The sinkhole measured more than 20 feet deep and appeared to enter a cave or tunnel.

On Thursday, March 12, ALDOT maintenance personnel filled the sinkhole with 22 tons of stone and capped it with nine cubic yards of concrete.

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Mar 16

Northbound detour for Mitchell Boulevard bridge to start

The northbound detour of US-43 northbound/US-72 eastbound will begin Wednesday, March 18.

Northbound traffic on US-43/US-72 will detour near the Mitchell Boulevard bridge beginning Thursday, March 19.

After rerouting northbound traffic, contractor Miller & Miller can begin demolition of the northbound side of the bridge over SR-20. The $7.2 million project will replace the 88-year-old bridge one half at a time.

Northbound detour route

All US-43 northbound/US-72 eastbound…

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Mar 04

TVA: Wheeler Dam to close March 20-23

The Wheeler Dam will be closed to all traffic from 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 23, TVA said.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced plans to fully close the SR-101 Tennessee River crossing for work on the Wheeler Dam bridge during an upcoming weekend.

Currently, the closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 23. In the event of inclement weather, TVA may postpone the closure…

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Feb 25

Mitchell Boulevard bridge replacement to begin

A contractor will soon begin the $7.2 million replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard Bridge in Florence. For much of the two-year project, traffic will be rerouted due to the closure of US-43 northbound/US-72 eastbound crossing the Mitchell Boulevard bridge and closure of SR-20 under the bridge.

Replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence will begin soon. ALDOT advises motorists to prepare for lane closures and detours for the next two years, during demolition of the 88-year-old bridge and construction of a larger, safer bridge in its place.

The Mitchell Boulevard bridge is about half a mile north of the…

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Jan 25

Icy trees may fall in roadways

ALDOT removed this fallen, icy tree from SR-20 in Lauderdale County near the Tennessee state line.

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…

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Jan 24

Most North Alabama state routes pretreated ahead of winter storm

ALDOT workers make salt brine for pretreatment of state routes at the Dutton District Office in Jackson County on Friday.

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”

Dec 05

Bids opened for Mitchell Boulevard bridge replacement

ALDOT opened bids today for replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence.

ALDOT opened bids today for replacement of the 88-year-old US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence.

Of three bidders, contractor Miller & Miller submitted the apparent low bid of $7,247,268. ALDOT anticipated bids between $6.8 and $8.3 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract.

Project details

The project will replace the…

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Oct 06

TVA announces Wheeler Dam bridge work

The Wheeler Dam will be reduced to one 8-foot-wide lane while TVA refurbishes the bridge deck and replaces bridge joints.

The Tennessee Valley Authority today announced plans for bridge work on Wheeler Dam that will affect traffic on SR-101 beginning Sunday, Oct. 19.

This infrastructure improvement project will include a new epoxy overlay and new joints. Bridge joints are a component of the bridge designed to allow expansion and contraction, which helps prevent damage from temperature…

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Sep 18

Nighttime resurfacing of SR-157/Helton Drive in Florence to begin

Drums line the shoulder of SR-157/Helton Drive northbound in Florence approaching Huntsville Road.

Nighttime resurfacing of SR-157/Helton Drive in Florence will begin the evening of Sunday, Sept. 21, weather permitting.

The $1,166,350 project includes milling and resurfacing more than a mile of SR-157 from Huntsville Road to Hermitage Drive.

Nightly lane closures

The contractor, Rogers Group, will work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday nights/Monday mornings through…

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