Traffic Alerts

Mon 08/07/19

Current Closures 07/08/19

2019-07-16T15:55:24+00:00
The current Phase III closure of I-59/20 is approximately a one-mile stretch which includes the elevated section of I-59/20 through Birmingham’s Central Business District (CBD). During construction, closures beneath the CBD bridges will change as work progresses; however, the contractor has a responsibility to maintain at least one northbound and one southbound lane open at all times between 15th Street N and 18th Street N, between 19th Street N and 23rd Street N, and between 24th Street N and 26th Street N (Carraway Blvd). These streets are listed here with their current planned state of availability.

Current Surface Street […]

Current Closures 07/08/192019-07-16T15:55:24+00:00
Thu 27/06/19

Weekly Update 06/26/19

2019-07-08T16:48:46+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 26, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Update
(CBD) Central Business District Project

BIRMINGHAM– Weather permitting on Thursday, June 27th, at 9 a.m., the Alabama Department of Transportation will begin scheduled median maintenance as follows;

  • beginning Thursday, June 27th there will be various intermittent one lane closures on Red Mountain Expressway (US 31). Closures will be from the US 280 Interchange to the I-59/20 Interchange and affect the inside lane in both directions.

The above operation will be daily from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will last for approximately 2 (two) days.

Motorists are requested to consider using […]

Weekly Update 06/26/192019-07-08T16:48:46+00:00
Sat 22/06/19

I-59/20 NB On Ramp Closure 06/21/19

2019-07-08T16:48:54+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 21, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • The I-59/20 NB On Ramps from 25th Street and 31st Street will close Friday, June 21st  at 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. for coping install, demo, and painting barriers.

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 […]

I-59/20 NB On Ramp Closure 06/21/192019-07-08T16:48:54+00:00
Fri 21/06/19

Weekly Update 06/21/19

2019-07-08T16:49:36+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 21, 2019
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.

Listed below are City streets that will be open/closed beginning Monday, June 24th beneath the CBD bridges:

Open

  • 16thStreet N
  • 19thStreet N
  • 22ndStreet N
  • 24thStreet N

Closed

  • 15thStreet N
  • 18thStreet N
  • Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd – between 9thAvenue and Rev. Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd.
  • 23rdStreet N
  • 25thStreet N

Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in mind […]

Weekly Update 06/21/192019-07-08T16:49:36+00:00
Mon 17/06/19

Weekly Update 06/17/19

2019-07-08T16:49:54+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 17, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • Red Mountain Expressway NB ramp to I-59/20 NB will close Tuesday, June 18th and Wednesday, June 19th from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. to strip bridge overhangs.
  • I-59/20 SB exits to 31st Street and 25th Street will close Wednesday, June 19th, Thursday, June 20th, and Friday, June 21st from 11 pm until 5 a.m. to […]
Weekly Update 06/17/192019-07-08T16:49:54+00:00
Mon 27/05/19

Weekly Update 05/26/19

2019-05-27T00:42:30+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 26, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • Tuesday, May 28th at 7 a.m., 25th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods and Richard Arrington Blvd. will be closed for approximately 2 months to erect bridge segments.

Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in mind that […]

Weekly Update 05/26/192019-05-27T00:42:30+00:00
Tue 21/05/19

Weekly Update 05/21/19

2019-05-27T00:05:22+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 21, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • Carraway Blvd. will be closed between 11th Avenue and 26th Street N, Tuesday, May 21st thru Friday, May 24th from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. to set segments across the roadway.
  • 28th Street closure between Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd and 11th Avenue, Monday, May 20th until Wednesday, May 22nd to repair the bridge deck overhead.

Detour […]

Weekly Update 05/21/192019-05-27T00:05:22+00:00
Tue 21/05/19

Memorial Day Holiday Travel Update

2019-05-30T13:52:22+00:00

ALDOT Road Update for Memorial Day Holiday Travel

May 21, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ALDOT Road Update for Memorial Day Holiday Travel
Safe Roads Start with Safe Drivers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer vacation for many traveling south, and ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, May 24, through midnight, Monday, May 27.

In Birmingham, motorists should plan for detours as closures remain at the I-59/20 bridges through downtown Birmingham’s Central Business District and the route interchanges at I-65 and Red Mountain Expressway. Go to […]

Memorial Day Holiday Travel Update2019-05-30T13:52:22+00:00
Fri 17/05/19

Weekly Update 05/16/19

2019-05-22T22:51:08+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 16, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • 28th Street closure between RAJ and 11th Avenue, Monday, May 20th until Wednesday, May 22nd to repair the bridge deck overhead.

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.

This work […]

Weekly Update 05/16/192019-05-22T22:51:08+00:00
Tue 14/05/19

Weekly Update 05/14/19

2019-05-17T12:03:15+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 14, 2019
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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

  • The 25th Street on ramp to I-59/20 NB and off ramp from I-59/20 SB will have a shoulder closure Wednesday, May 15th from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. for overhang installation.
  • The 25th Street on ramp to I-59/20 NB and off ramp from I-59/20 SB will be closed Thursday, May 16th from 9 p.m. until 5 […]
Weekly Update 05/14/192019-05-17T12:03:15+00:00
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