Traffic Alerts

Wed 31/10/18

RME N TO I-59/20 NB Ramp Now Open

2018-11-21T04:01:54+00:00October 31, 2018|

RAMP NOW OPEN ON RED MOUNTAIN EXPRESSWAY N TO I-59/20 NB

October 31, 2018
BIRMINGHAM–Following a closure earlier today for Construction work, the ramp on Red Mountain Expressway North to I- 59/20 Northbound is now open.

Motorists are encouraged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area. ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience while these repairs are being made.

Tue 30/10/18

RME to I-59/20 NB Closures

2018-11-21T04:01:55+00:00October 30, 2018|

CLOSURES ON RED MOUNTAIN EXPRESSWAY TO I-59/20 NB, IN BIRMINGHAM

October 30, 2018
BIRMINGHAM – Tuesday, October 30th beginning at 4 p.m. until further notice, Red Mountain Expressway North to I- 59/20 Northbound will be closed for Bridge Construction purposes.

A release will be sent out when these lanes are re-opened.

Wed 05/09/18

I-59 NB Exit to 22nd Street Closure

2018-11-21T04:01:27+00:00September 5, 2018|

I-59 NB EXIT TO 22ND STREET TO CLOSE, IN BIRMINGHAM

September 5, 2018
(CBD) Central Business District Project –Phase III

BIRMINGHAM– As construction continues in Birmingham to improve the I-59/20 and I-65 Interchanges, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the following closure:

  • On Thursday, September 6th at 8 p.m., the I-59/20 Northbound exit to 22nd Street will be permanently closed to facilitate the construction of the project.
  • As an alternative route, motorists are encouraged to use the newly opened 17th Street exit ramps.

Message boards and all necessary traffic controls will be in place.

This work is a part of Phase III of the I-59/20 Central […]

Mon 27/08/18

11th Avenue Ramps Open

2018-11-21T04:04:26+00:00August 27, 2018|

11th Avenue Ramps Open

August 27,2018
(CBD) Central Business District Project – Phase II & Phase III
BIRMINGHAM – As construction continues in Birmingham to improve the I-59/20 and I-65 Interchanges, the Alabama Department of Transportation says the 11th Avenue ramps will open to improve the departure from downtown Birmingham. The 11th Avenue North ramps will be opening on August 27th at approximately 7:30 a.m.

To effectively navigate the ramp you’ll need some tips. They include:

  • 11th Avenue North Ramp. Once You Enter:
    • Go right for I-65 North to Huntsville.
    • Stay in the center lane for I-65 to Montgomery.
    • Go […]
Thu 16/08/18

Exit 126-B Planned Ramp Closure

2018-11-21T03:59:49+00:00August 16, 2018|

PLANNED RAMP CLOSURE ON THE I-59/20 SB OFF RAMP (EXIT 126-B), IN BIRMINGHAM

August 16, 2018

As Construction Continues the CBD Project

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will continue a project to improve the I-59/20 and I-65 Interchange as follows:

  • Monday, August 20th for approximately one week or more the I-59/20 Southbound off-ramp (Exit 126-B) to 31st Street will be closed to install Drainage under the roadway.
  • The Contractor will also be switching the traffic into its final configuration and placing asphalt on the ramp and will finish the retaining wall.

A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is […]

Wed 11/04/18

I-59/20 SB at I-65 Interchange Reopened

2018-11-21T04:00:16+00:00April 11, 2018|

I-59/20 SB at I-65 Interchange Reopened, in Birmingham

April 11, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY

BIRMINGHAM – The Alabama Department of Transportation announced today, Wednesday, April 11th, that I-59/20 Southbound at the I-65 Interchange has been RE-OPENED for the traveling public. These lanes were originally scheduled to re-open late Wednesday night.

“We are glad to announce this opening and we thank motorists for their patience during this construction”, says DeJarvis Leonard, East Central Region Engineer.

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59/20 Bridge Hotline

Phone: 205-346-5080

Media Contact: Linda Crockett

ALDOT East Central Region
100 Corporate Pkwy Ste 450
Hoover, AL 35242

Phone: 205-327-4973

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