Weekly Update 06/17/19

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 strip bridge overhangs.

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.