Traffic Archives

Dec 13

Bids opened for I-59 southbound reconstruction in DeKalb, Etowah counties

The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids last week for a project to reconstruct nearly 11 miles of I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City.

ALDOT projects rebuilt multiple segments of I-59 northbound in DeKalb and Etowah counties in recent years. These include two completed projects and two that remain under construction. The project let…

Dec 11

Left turns from Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road to be closed for several months

The left turn lanes on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will be closed for the safety of the traveling public during initial stages of the overpass bridge construction. ALDOT anticipates the closure remaining in place for several months.

The closure of the northbound and southbound left turn lanes on the…

Dec 06

SR-20 railroad crossing at Courtland to temporarily close Monday

Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on SR-20 at Courtland in Lawrence County for repairs the morning of Monday, Dec. 9.

The railroad company anticipates the closure beginning between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and lasting about one hour.

During the closure, westbound through traffic will detour to SR-33 in Courtland to SR-157 to…

Dec 05

Green T intersections enhance safety

A map showing proposed intersection modifications at US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County, Alabama. The map shows the existing roads and proposed changes, including new lanes, turn lanes, and a roundabout. The legend indicates the different types of roads and construction areas.

A Continuous Green T (CGT) intersection is a specialized traffic intersection design for three-way (T-shaped) intersections.

These intersections enhance safety and efficiency, allowing traffic on the main roadway to flow continuously through the intersection with a green light. This eliminates the need for stops and reduces overall delays facilitating free-flow movement.

The traffic signal…

Dec 04

Drive Safe Alabama participates in Super 7 Championship

Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 football championship promotion.

Drive Safe Alabama is a lead broadcast sponsor of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 State Football Championship this week in Birmingham.

The AHSAA Super 7 begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Protective Stadium with nine games spread across three days.

Through the AHSAA partnership with Drive Safe Alabama, thousands of fans statewide…

Nov 18

ALDOT adds LaneBlade to ASAP truck

One of ASAP's Ford F-350s is suited with a J-Tech LaneBlade to help remove debris from the roadway.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is looking to clear roadways and debris faster with its new J-Tech LaneBlade.

ALDOT’s Alabama Service Assistance Patrol Program (ASAP) has recently taken strides to achieve that goal by adding a J-Tech LaneBlade to the front of one of its Ford F-350s.

The LaneBlade is a retractable device that…

Nov 15

North Memorial Parkway lane closures planned for Northern Bypass construction

A map showing the planned intersection of the Huntsville Northern Bypass with North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431).

The City of Huntsville today announced upcoming work to construct the Northern Bypass that will impact traffic on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431).

According to the city’s statement:

“Weather permitting, single-lane closures northbound on North Memorial Parkway near Bob Wade Lane will begin Monday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. as part of the Huntsville Northern Bypass…

Nov 15

Traffic to move to new North Memorial Parkway service roads

An overhead view of traffic at an intersection, with the empty lanes of the service road visible beside the busy mainline.

Updated timeline: Switch to North Memorial Parkway service roads postponed

Traffic will move from the North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) mainline to the newly constructed service roads near Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville next week, if weather permits.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $34 million project, plans to begin shifting both northbound and southbound traffic…

Nov 12

I-565 overhead message board schedule changes

The schedule for installation of overhead message boards on I-565 has changed. Due to forecasted rain Wednesday night, the contractor will not install a message board that evening. Additionally, tonight’s planned location of work has changed. Tonight, expect lane and ramp closures and total traffic stoppages for periods of about 20 minutes between 8 p.m….

Nov 08

Overhead message boards coming to I-565

A road with metal structures on either side of it.

Updated timeline: I-565 overhead message board schedule changes

Motorists will soon benefit from travel information displayed on overhead message boards on I-565 in Limestone and Madison counties.

A contractor will install the dynamic message signs (DMS) at three locations as part of the ongoing $5.2 million advanced corridor management project. The project, which began in…