Weekly Project Updates

Sun 14/02/21

Ice Threatens Travel

2021-02-18T00:46:00+00:00

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 […]

Ice Threatens Travel2021-02-18T00:46:00+00:00
Thu 28/01/21

Weekly Update 01/28/21

2021-02-18T00:45:37+00:00

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:

  • 9th Avenue N between 19th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 28th through Tuesday, February 2nd  from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert (BJCC construction).
  • 9th Avenue N between Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 28th through Tuesday, February 2nd from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for RAJ […]
Weekly Update 01/28/212021-02-18T00:45:37+00:00
Tue 26/01/21

Weekly Update 01/26/21

2021-02-18T00:45:29+00:00

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 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.

[…]

Weekly Update 01/26/212021-02-18T00:45:29+00:00
Thu 21/01/21

Weekly Update 01/21/21

2021-01-28T20:20:50+00:00

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:

  • 9th Avenue N between 19th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 21st through Thursday, January 28th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert (BJCC Construction).
  • 9th Avenue N between Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, January 21st through Wednesday, January 27th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for RAJ […]
Weekly Update 01/21/212021-01-28T20:20:50+00:00
Sat 09/01/21

Weekly Update 01/07/21

2021-01-26T21:07:49+00:00

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 31st Street N will be closed Thursday, January 7th through Thursday, January 14th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for flume construction.
  • 9th Avenue N between 19th Street and 22nd Street will be closed Thursday, January 7th through Thursday, January 14th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert and RAJ […]
Weekly Update 01/07/212021-01-26T21:07:49+00:00
Mon 04/01/21

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

2021-01-21T17:39:36+00:00

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 4th, 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 20th 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 5th.

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

Emergency Pavement Repairs on I-59/20 N, in Birmingham2021-01-21T17:39:36+00:00
Thu 17/12/20

Weekly Update 12/17/20

2021-01-09T23:49:29+00:00

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 31st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 17th through Thursday, December 24th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
  • 9th Avenue N between 19th Street and 22nd Street will be closed Thursday, December 17th through Thursday, December 24th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for BL Harbert […]
Weekly Update 12/17/202021-01-09T23:49:29+00:00
Fri 11/12/20

Weekly Update 12/11/20

2021-01-09T23:49:17+00:00

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 31st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 10th through Monday, December 17th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
  • I-59/20 NB between Red Mountain Expressway NB to 31st Street on ramp will be closed Thursday, December 10th through Wednesday, December 16th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for […]
Weekly Update 12/11/202021-01-09T23:49:17+00:00
Thu 03/12/20

Weekly Update 12/03/20

2020-12-17T17:01:41+00:00

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 31st Street N will be closed Thursday, December 3rd through Monday, December 10th  from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for Flume Construction.
  • I-59/20 NB between Red Mountain Expressway NB to 31st Street on ramp will be closed Thursday, December 3rd through Wednesday, December 9th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. […]
Weekly Update 12/03/202020-12-17T17:01:41+00:00
Thu 19/11/20

Weekly Update 11/19/20

2020-12-03T18:59:53+00:00

I-59/20 Bridge Project Update

November 19, 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 31st Street N will be closed Thursday, November 19th through Monday, November 23rd from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for flume construction.
  • I-59/20 SB & Carraway Blvd. exit ramp  (right lane) will be closed Thursday, November 19th through Thursday, November 26th from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. for OHSB.
  • […]

Weekly Update 11/19/202020-12-03T18:59:53+00:00
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