Macon County Archives

Oct 31

Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound

A yellow construction excavator is digging into the road surface while workers and equipment are visible on the side of the highway. Traffic cones and barriers are in place to protect the workers.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 South beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect: Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 South at Line Creek. This lane closure is approximately 3 miles south of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound”

Sep 17

Daytime lane closure on I-85 South in Macon County planned for Thursday

Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

On Thursday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 South in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Sep 06

Daytime lane closure on I-85 North in Macon County planned for Sunday

On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Feb 27

New bridge on SR-81 in Macon County open to traffic on Thursday

On Thursday, February 29, weather permitting, traffic will shift to the new bridge on SR-81 over Uphapee Creek, north of Tuskegee, in Macon County.

In November 2022, construction of the new bridge began. Traffic was able to utilize the existing structure while the new structure was constructed.

Even though the new bridge will be open…

Jan 26

Rest Areas in Macon County temporarily closed for maintenance

The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that beginning Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, north and southbound rest areas on Interstate 85 in Macon County will be closed for maintenance.

While the restroom facilities will be closed, the grounds will remain open for travelers to safely take breaks from driving.

Maintenance should…