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Mar 17, 2026

New signs installed on I-65 in Morgan, Limestone

A brown sign for Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Exit 334, suspended from a crane, is fastened to sign poles.

New signs installed on I-65 will help motorists find their way on about about 50 miles of the interstate.

The sign replacement project with contractor Superior Traffic Control replaced 72 signs from south of the Morgan County line in Cullman County to the state line in Limestone County at a cost of about $800,000.

The…

Mar 16, 2026

Northbound detour for Mitchell Boulevard bridge to start

A map showing the detours that will be used during the project.

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…

Mar 12, 2026

ATRIP-II to improve Church Street in Rainbow City

A green street sign reading "CHURCH ST" and a stop sign with a NO LEFT TURN placard are posted at the intersection of Church Street with SR-77.

Work will begin Monday, March 16, to improve traffic operations on Church Street, US-411 and SR-77 in Rainbow City.

The $1.1 million project with contractor Temple J Electric includes installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Church Street and SR-77 as well as upgrades to signal and detection equipment at several nearby signals.

Mar 11, 2026

US-431 bridges in Guntersville to get paintjob

The US-431 bridges in Guntersville are viewed from between the bridges on the south bank of the Tennessee River. The shadows of vehicles traversing the southbound bridge are cast on the side of the northbound bridge by the late afternoon sun.

Painting of the Veterans Memorial Bridges on US-431 over the Tennessee River in Guntersville may begin next week.

ALDOT’s contractor, Cekra Inc., will paint the structural steel and rails of both half-mile long bridges. The faded green will be coated with battleship gray. The $6.7 million project will also include repairs to joints on the…

Mar 11, 2026

Resurfacing, road diet ahead for SR-168 in Boaz

An undivided four-lane highway at a six-way intersection.

A segment of SR-168 in Boaz will get a new look this spring after going on a diet — a road diet.

ALDOT will implement the road diet as part of a $1 million resurfacing project on SR-168 from US-431 to Darnell Street.

The contractor, Vulcan Materials, anticipates beginning work on the evening of…

Mar 10, 2026

SR-117 rail crossing in Stevenson to close for repair

CSX will close SR-117/Kentucky Avenue for repairs at the rail crossing just south of Main Street in Stevenson on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12.

The closure will remain in place around the clock until completion of the repair.

Detour route

ALDOT advises motorists to prepare for a lengthy detour that stretches into Tennessee….

Mar 09, 2026

Railroad crossing on SR-77 in Attalla to close for two days

Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on SR-77/Gilbert Ferry Road in Attalla for work beginning Tuesday, March 10.

The crossing between US-11 and Attalla Industrial Park will remain closed until work is completed on Wednesday, March 11.

Detour route

Northbound traffic may take I-59 to US-431 to US-11 to return to SR-77 north of…

Mar 06, 2026

Project to improve Hanceville intersection starts

Signs at the intersection of SR-91 and US-31. A mast arm pole is visible on the opposite side of the intersection, while the signals on the near side of the intersection are supported by cables spanning wooden poles.

A project to improve SR-91 at US-31 in Hanceville began this week.

The project includes widening to add a left turn lane on SR-91 northbound and relocation and replacement of the signal pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. It also includes upgrading the signal pole to a mast arm pole matching the pole…

Mar 04, 2026

TVA: Wheeler Dam to close March 20-23

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…

Mar 04, 2026

Final bridge girders to be set on North Memorial Parkway overpass

An aerial view of the overpass construction on North Memorial Parkway at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville. There is a visible gap in the overpass where girders will be installed to form the south span of the bridge.

Installation of the final bridge girders on the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will take place over two nights, beginning this evening.

Bridgework subcontractor Miller & Miller will use cranes to raise a total of 12 girders — long, horizontal beams that will support the bridge deck — into place on the…