January 2020
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19/01/20
Fri
22/03/19
Phase 3 Mechanical Demolition
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Fri
30/04/21
Weekly Update 04/30/21
aldot5920b2021-04-30T22:24:00+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
April 30, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Update, in Birmingham
(CBD) Central Business District Project
BIRMINGHAM– As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays.
Weather permitting, the following closures will take place as follows:
- Monday, May 3rd at 9 p.m., the three (3) inside lanes of the I-59/20 southbound bridge beginning at the Red Mountain Expressway Interchange to the south end of the bridge will be closed for survey work. The two right lanes will remain open.
- All […]
Wed
31/03/21
Weekly Update 03/31/21
aldot5920b2021-04-07T19:47:35+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
March 31, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Weekly Update, in Birmingham
(CBD) Central Business District Project
BIRMINGHAM– As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays.
- Double lane closures on I-59 northbound beginning at the Carraway off Ramp (Exit 126A) on Thursday, April 1st at 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. The closure is necessary for the inspection of an Expansion Joint Device.
Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in mind that all construction plans can change due to weather and other factors. As always, use […]
Thu
18/03/21
ALDOT Urges Caution as Severe Weather Moves Across State
aldot5920b2021-03-31T21:42:58+00:00March 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
ALDOT Urges Caution as Severe Weather Moves Across State
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are continuing to advise motorists to stay off the roadways as much as possible while much of the state is experiencing severe weather conditions.
Travel on all routes in the affected areas will continue to be potentially hazardous, and some routes may become impassable. Motorists are strongly advised not to travel except in case of emergency. ALDOT crews are mobilized and will be on standby and working as needed around the clock until conditions improve. ALDOT also […]
Thu
18/02/21
Weekly Update 02/17/21
aldot5920b2021-03-03T20:34:24+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
February 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
(CBD) Central Business District Project
BIRMINGHAM– As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays.
Weather permitting, the following closures will take place:
- Weather permitting, I-59 northbound between the I-59/I-65 Junction and the off ramp to US-31 and Red Mountain Expressway (Exit 126 A) will have a double lane closure beginning Friday, February 19th at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. This closure is needed to install the OHC 103 sign structure.
Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in […]
Tue
16/02/21
Icy, Snowy Conditions May Persist
aldot5920b2021-03-18T02:03:25+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
February 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
Icy, Snowy Conditions May Persist
Motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north Alabama may be prolonged by temperatures near or below freezing and additional frozen precipitation, potentially making travel hazardous until the end of the week.
Forecasts indicate that parts of northwest Alabama may not see high temperatures above freezing until Friday afternoon. Areas of north-central Alabama may only reach highs in the mid-30s Wednesday. Another round of snow and/or […]
Mon
15/02/21
Icy Road Conditions Persist Across Alabama
aldot5920b2021-03-18T02:03:31+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
February 15, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
Icy Road Conditions Persist Across Alabama
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency are continuing to advise motorists to stay off the roadways when possible while much of the state is experiencing icy road conditions.
Forecasts indicate that hazardous conditions will continue to be a major travel concern through late morning Wednesday, Feb. 17, due to temperatures remaining near or below freezing even during daytime hours Tuesday. Rainfall in areas of the state that had temperatures above freezing during the day Monday could see that moisture freeze tonight […]
Sun
14/02/21
Ice Threatens Travel
aldot5920b2021-02-18T00:46:00+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
February 14, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
Ice Threatens Major Travel Impacts
Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in north and west-central Alabama beginning tonight. Furthermore, much of the state will experience freezing temperatures over the next few days which could produce widespread “black ice” conditions.
In addition to icing on roadways due to freezing rain, north and west-central Alabama may see additional accumulations of sleet and snow.
Forecasts indicate icy conditions will be a concern through […]
Tue
26/01/21
Weekly Update 01/26/21
aldot5920b2021-02-18T00:45:29+00:00I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
January 26, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
(CBD) Central Business District Project
BIRMINGHAM–As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says:
- Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. between 25th Street and Carraway Blvd., as well as Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd between Carraway Blvd. and 28th Street N. are now open. These closures were necessary to install traffic signals.
Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in mind that all construction plans can change due to weather and other factors. As always, use caution and obey the posted speed limits.
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