Traffic Alerts

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 25, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY
I-59/20 Bridge Project Update #2
(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:

• Thursday, June 25^th at 7 p.m., the southbound direction of 1-65 from north of the Junction to (south of the Junction) to 3^rd Ave North will be closed to complete the concrete grinding and joint sealing.
• Saturday, June 27^th at 6 a.m., thru Monday, June 29^th, the I-65 northbound lane (right) from University […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 25, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• 16^th Street between Rev. Abraham Woods and 10^th Avenue N will be closed Thursday, June 25^th through Thursday, July 2^nd from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for grade/base/pave.
• 19^th Street N from Rev. Abraham Woods to 10^th Street will be closed, Thursday, June 25^th through Thursday, July 22^nd from 12 a.m. until 11: 59 p.m. […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 23, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• 22^nd Street N will close Wednesday, June 24^th at 5 a.m. to begin the installation of a culvert underneath the street between Rev. Abraham Woods and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. This closure is expected to last for approximately one month.

The detour route will be from Rev. Abraham Woods W. to Richard Arrington […]

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 18, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• 19^th Street N from Rev. Abraham Woods to 10^th Street will be closed, Thursday, June 18^th through Thursday, June 25^th from 12 a.m. until 11: 59 p.m. for culvert installation.
• 16^th Street between Rev. Abraham Woods and 10^th Avenue N will be closed Thursday, June 18^th through Thursday, June 25^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• I-59/20 SB from Tallapoosa Street to the Carraway Blvd. exit will be closed Thursday, June 11^th through Saturday, June 13^th from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. for striping.
• I-59/20 NB from Red Mountain Expressway to Tallapoosa Street N will be closed Sunday, June 14^th through Friday, June 19^th from 8 p.m. […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

June 4, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• I-59/20 Southbound from Tallapoosa Street to Carraway Blvd. exit will be closed Sunday, June 7^th through Friday, June 12^th from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. for paving.
• Carraway Blvd. from 26^th N to 11^th Avenue N will be closed Thursday, June 4^th through Friday, June 5^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 for drainage installation.
• […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 28, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• Carraway Blvd. from 26^th N to 11^th Avenue N will be closed Thursday, May 28^th through Thursday, June 4^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 will be closed for drainage installation.
• 19^th Street North from Rev. Abraham Woods to 10^th Street will be closed, Thursday, May 28^th through Thursday, June 4^th from 12 a.m. until 11: 59 p.m. for culvert installation.
• 16^th Street […]
  

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 21, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:

• Carraway Blvd. from 26^th N to 11^th Avenue N will be closed Thursday, May 21^st through Thursday, May 28^th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 will be closed for drainage installation.
• 19^th Street North from Rev. Abraham Woods to 10^th Street will be closed, Thursday, May 21^st through Thursday, May 28^th from 12 a.m. until 11: 59 p.m. for culvert installation.

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I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 20, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Motorists Asked to Buckle Up and Slow Speed

MONTGOMERY– Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring increased traffic volume to Alabama roads as summer vacation travel begins for some. The Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary construction-related lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon on Friday, May 22 through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25.

Although ALDOT construction work zones will not be active during the holiday, drivers should drive alert […]

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

May 14, 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.

The following closures will take place weather permitting:

• I-59 SB at the Carraway Exit Ramp there will be a single right lane closure, Monday, May 18^th  from 9 a.m. until p.m. for barrier rail.
• Red Mountain Expressway NB on to I-59 NB there will be a single lane closure, Thursday, May 14^th through Saturday, May 16^th from 8 a.m. until 5 a.m. to drain hole/overhead […]