Weekly Update 01/28/21

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 signal.

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 is a part of the I-59/20 Central Business District (CBD) Interchange and Bridge Replacement Project.

Motorists are requested 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 during this Construction Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways.