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I-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 […]

I-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 […]

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

January 28, 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:

• 9^th Avenue N between 19^th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 28^th through Tuesday, February 2^nd  from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert (BJCC construction).
• 9^th Avenue N between Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 28^th through Tuesday, February 2^nd from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for RAJ […]
  

I-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 25^th Street and Carraway Blvd., as well as Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd between Carraway Blvd. and 28^th 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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I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

January 21, 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:

• 9^th Avenue N between 19^th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 21^st through Thursday, January 28^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert (BJCC Construction).
• 9^th Avenue N between Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 21^st through Wednesday, January 27^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for RAJ […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

January 7, 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 as follows:

• I-59/20 SB off ramp to 31^st Street N will be closed Thursday, January 7^th through Thursday, January 14^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for flume construction.
• 9^th Avenue N between 19^th Street and 22^nd Street will be closed Thursday, January 7^th through Thursday, January 14^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert and RAJ […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

January 4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

Emergency Pavement Repairs on I-59/20 N, in Birmingham

Birmingham – Beginning today, January 4^th, the Alabama Department of Transportation will perform Emergency Pavement Repairs as follows:

• At 2:00 p.m. the inside (left) two (2) lanes of I-59/20 north will be closed between the 20^th St/Ensley Avenue Exit (Exit 120) and the Arkadelphia Road/US-78 Exit (Exit 123).
• All travel lanes will be re-opened no later than 5 a.m., Tuesday, January 5^th.

Motorists are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use […]

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

December 17, 2020

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 as follows:

• I-59/20 SB off ramp to 31^st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 17^th through Thursday, December 24^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
• 9^th Avenue N between 19^th Street and 22^nd Street will be closed Thursday, December 17^th through Thursday, December 24^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

December 11, 2020

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:

• I-59/20 SB off ramp to 31^st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 10^th through Monday, December 17^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
• I-59/20 NB between Red Mountain Expressway NB to 31^st Street on ramp will be closed Thursday, December 10^th through Wednesday, December 16^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

December 3, 2020

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:

• I-59/20 SB off ramp to 31^st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 3^rd through Monday, December 10^th  from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
• I-59/20 NB between Red Mountain Expressway NB to 31^st Street on ramp will be closed Thursday, December 3^rd through Wednesday, December 9^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. […]