Maintenance Archives

Jun 09, 2026

Gadsden interstate ramp closures planned for paving

A ramp merges onto an interstate highway.

Expect interstate ramp closures in the Gadsden area on upcoming dates for maintenance paving by ALDOT.

The planned closures, and suggested alternate routes follow:

On Thursday June 11, ALDOT will shut down the I-59 northbound ramp to I-759 eastbound at Exit 182 from 8:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Northbound I-59 traffic can continue to…Read More “Gadsden interstate ramp closures planned for paving”

Oct 31, 2025

Drainage improvements on US-31 in Athens planned for Tuesday

ALDOT crews will make drainage improvements at the intersection of US-31 and SR-99/Elm Street in Athens on Tuesday, Nov. 4, weather permitting.

US-31 northbound will be closed between SR-99 and I-65. Traffic intending to travel north on US-31 will be rerouted to US-72 and I-65.

Work will start about 8 a.m. ALDOT anticipates reopening US-31…

Oct 27, 2025

Drainage work on US-31 in Athens planned for Tuesday

A map showing the planned closure and detour.

ALDOT crews will make drainage improvements at the intersection of US-31 and SR-99/Elm Street in Athens on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

US-31 will be closed in both directions between SR-99 and I-65. Traffic intending to travel north on US-31 will be rerouted to US-72 and I-65.

The southbound off-ramp from I-65 at Exit 354 will be…

Apr 29, 2025

ALDOT responds to bridge damage on I-65

A bridge with a bucket truck underneath. A worker in a yellow vest and harness is in the bucket. Loose concrete debris litters the roadway.

Alabama Department of Transportation crews responded Monday afternoon following reports of a southbound vehicle striking the underside of the bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 in Priceville.

The bridge engineer’s initial inspection found damage to the concrete on all six bridge girders – the long, horizontal beams that support the bridge deck. However, in…

Sep 30, 2024

ALDOT to perform pavement maintenance in Bibb County

A newly maintained road with trees on either side.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform pavement maintenance, install guardrail and place new traffic striping on a portion of US-82 in Bibb County from the SR-25 overpass to the junction of SR-382 east of Centreville, including the ramps, to improve mobility and safety.

The 4.85-mile project is expected to begin this week…

Jan 26, 2024

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…