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3rd Division Road Advisories: 2011

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Compiled: 01/31/2012

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during the year 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.


3rd Division Road Advisories: February 2011


Compiled: 4/7/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during February 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY

ALDOT Announces Utility Work on I-459 at MP 14.6, in Hoover

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Sunday, February 13, weather permitting, beginning at approximately 7 a.m., a utility contractor will be installing an overhead Fiber line across I-459 (both northbound and southbound) in the area between the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13) and the I-65 Interchange (Exit 15), near the Lorna Road Bridge, in Hoover. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound directions will be slowed to a near stop, by means of a “Rolling Roadblock”. The Hoover police will be assisting with traffic control, during installation of the new utility line. The “Rolling Roadblock” should be completed in approximately 10 minutes. 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 utility operation.

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For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Alabama Department of Transportation Media & Community Relations Bureau 334-242-6963- Office [email protected]

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on I-65 in Shelby County, to begin Monday ALABASTER, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, February 14, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on the I-65 northbound outside (right) lane, from milepost 237.7, north of the Railroad Bridge, to milepost 238, south of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 238) in Alabaster. This patching operation is scheduled for a one day period, and will end no later than12:30 p.m., depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-459, on Saturday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Saturday, February 12, beginning at 7:30 a.m., ALDOT will continue to perform Geotechnical Investigations on I-459, northbound and southbound, between Hoover and Trussville. The lane closures will be as follows:

• I-459 northbound inside (left) and center lanes from the State Route 150 Interchange (Exit 10) to the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13)

• I-459 southbound inside (left) and center lanes from the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13) to the State Route 150 Interchange (Exit 10)

• I-459 northbound inside (left) and center lanes from the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32)

• I-459 southbound inside (left) and center lanes from the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) to the U.S.280 Interchange (Exit 19)

Intermittent lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., while the work is in progress. The Geotechnical operation should be completed on Saturday, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound, for Pavement Repairs in Hoover, on Saturday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m., Saturday, February 12, weather permitting, ALDOT will make pavement repairs on I-65 northbound inside (left) two lanes, between the I-459 Interchange (Exit 250) and the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 252), in Hoover. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 3:00 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 31 from just south of the I-459 Intersection to just south of the I-20/59 Intersection in Hoover BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Monday, February 14, weather conditions permitting, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will begin repairs to the guardrail, located on the southbound and northbound outside (right) shoulders of U.S. 31 from just south of the I-459 intersection (MP 264.06) in Hoover to just south of the I-20/59 intersection (MP 274.3) in Birmingham. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to four weeks. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on U.S. 78 (Future I-22) in Walker County, to begin Thursday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, February 17, ALDOT will continue patching the asphalt pavement on U.S. 78 (Future I-22), eastbound and westbound between the State Route 118 Interchange (Exit 52) and the State Route 118 Interchange (Exit 57). The patching will proceed as follows:

• eastbound between milepost 52.4 and milepost 57.8 • westbound between milepost 57.8 and milepost 52.4

This patching operation will require the travel lanes and shoulders to be closed, intermittently in the area of the work. At least one travel lane in each direction will remain open at all times. This patching operation will be performed during daylight hours and is scheduled for a one to two week period, depending on weather conditions and other unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # Media Contact: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Alternate Route Detours for Reworking Norfolk-Southern Railroad Crossings in Shelby County, beginning Thursday CALERA, Ala. – On Thursday, February 17, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m., weather permitting, the Norfolk-Southern Railroad will complete the crossing surface work at the following railroad crossings:

• Thursday, February 17, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. State Route 25 near County Road 41: Alternate Route Detour will be in place following Shelby County Road 43, (Bear Creek Road); U.S. 280 and Shelby County Road 41 (Dunnavant Valley Road).

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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Inspections on U.S. 31 over Peavine Creek in Pelham, on Tuesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Tuesday, February 22, at 10 a.m., ALDOT will begin inspection of the bridges on U.S.31 northbound and southbound, over Peavine Creek, located near County Road 52, in Pelham. After completing the inspection of the northbound bridge, the inspection will continue on the southbound bridge. These inspections will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the inspection. All roadway travel lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 2 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 (Office) [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Alternate Route Detour for Reworking Norfolk-Southern Railroad Crossings in Leeds, on Thursday SR 25, near Elliott Drive Birmingham, Ala. – On Thursday, February 24, beginning at approximately 8 a.m., weather permitting, the Norfolk-Southern Railroad will rework the crossing surface at the following railroad crossing:

• On State Route 25 near Elliott Drive in Leeds. An Alternate Route Detour along U.S. 78, State Route 119, U.S. 280 and Shelby County Road 41 will be used during the temporary closure of State Route 25, while the crossing is being reworked. All roadway lanes on State Route 25 should be reopened to traffic by 3 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Surveying to begin Thursday I-20 from the I-20/I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 130), in Birmingham to the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133), in Irondale BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, February 24, ALDOT will perform surveying on I-20 eastbound and westbound from the I-20/I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 130), in Birmingham to the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133) in Irondale. The work will proceed as follows:

• I-20 eastbound outside (right) lane from the I-20/59 Interchange (Exit 130) to the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133)

• I-20 westbound outside (right) lane from the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133) to the I-20/59 Interchange (Exit 130)

• I-20 eastbound inside (left) lane from the I-20/59 Interchange (Exit 130) to the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133)

• I-20 westbound inside (left) lane from the Kilgore Memorial Drive Interchange (Exit 133) to the I-20/59 Interchange (Exit 130)

The surveying should be completed in approximately one to two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 3 p.m. each evening. 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 Surveying operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-459 Approximately 3 to 4 days for completion

• BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Tuesday, March 1, ALDOT will perform Geotechnical Investigations on I-459, northbound and southbound from the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13) to the State Route 150 Interchange (Exit 10) in Hoover and from the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32), near Trussville. The lane closures will be as follows:

• I-459 southbound outside (right) lane from the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13) to the State Route 150 Interchange (Exit 10)

• I-459 northbound outside (right) lane from the State Route 150 Interchange (Exit 10) to the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 13)

• I-459 northbound outside (right) lane from the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32)

• I-459 southbound outside (right) lane from the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) to the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19)

Intermittent lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., while the work is in progress. The Geotechnical operation should be completed within approximately three to four days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





3rd Division Road Advisories: March 2011


Compiled: 4/7/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during March 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Surveying on I-459, in Birmingham Approximately 2 days for completion BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Wednesday, March 2, ALDOT will perform surveying on I-459, northbound and southbound between the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27) and the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19). The lane closures will be as follows:

• I-459 northbound inside (left) lane and middle lane from the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19) to the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27); and

• I-459 southbound inside (left) lane and middle lane from the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27) to the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19).

Intermittent lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., while the work is in progress. The surveying operation should be completed within approximately two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Surveying operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.




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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Surveying on I-459, in Birmingham Approximately 2 days for completion BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Wednesday, March 2, ALDOT will perform surveying on I-459, northbound and southbound between the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27) and the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32), near Trussville. The lane closures will be as follows:

• I-459 northbound inside (left) lane and middle lane from the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32); and

• I-459 southbound inside (left) lane and middle lane from the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) to the Grants Mill Road Interchange (Exit 27).

Intermittent lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., while the work is in progress. The surveying operation should be completed within approximately two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Surveying operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closures on I-20 over Coosa River for Routine Bridge Inspections, in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Thursday, March 3, beginning at 9 a.m., ALDOT will perform a routine bridge inspection of the eastbound, I-20 Bridge over the Coosa River at the St. Clair/Talladega County line near milepost 164.8. The travel lane will be reopened to traffic by 3 p.m. The bridge inspection will continue on the westbound I-20 Bridge, on Friday, March 4, from approximately 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. The outside (right) lane will be closed in the direction of travel, during the bridge inspection. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-459, on Sunday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Sunday, March 6, beginning at 7:30 a.m., ALDOT will continue to perform Geotechnical Investigations on I-459, northbound and southbound, between Birmingham and Trussville. The lane closures will be as follows:

• I-459 northbound inside (left) and center lanes from the U.S. 280 Interchange (Exit 19) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32)

• I-459 southbound inside (left) and center lanes from the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) to the U.S.280 Interchange (Exit 19)

Intermittent lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., while the work is in progress. The Geotechnical operation should be completed on Sunday, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound for Pavement Repairs in Hoover, on Saturday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, weather permitting, ALDOT will make pavement repairs on the I-65 northbound inside (left) two lanes, between the I-459 Interchange (Exit 250) and the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 252), in Hoover. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 3:00 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between Milepost 233 to Milepost 229, in Shelby County BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures on Interstate 65 in Shelby County to allow for paving to be done on the following dates and time:

• Sunday night, March 6 at 8 p.m. until Monday morning, March 7 at 7 a.m., the southbound outside and inside lanes and shoulders of I-65 will be closed at different times of the evening from (milepost 232) to (milepost 229);

• Monday night the same procedure will be followed as Sunday night;

• Tuesday night, March 8 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday morning, March 9 at 7 a.m. the southbound

(inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 233) to (milepost 231);

• Wednesday night, March 9 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, March 10 at 7 a.m. the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230); and

• Thursday night, March 10 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, March 11 at 7 a.m. the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 231) to (milepost 229).

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.






MEDIA ADVISORY Continued Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 31 in Birmingham Just south of the I-459 intersection (MP 264.06) to just south of the I-20/59 intersection (MP 274.3) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Wednesday, March 9, weather conditions permitting, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will continue repairs to the guardrail, located on the southbound and northbound outside (right) shoulders of U.S 31 from just south of the I-459 intersection (MP 264.06) in Hoover to just south of the I-20/59 intersection (MP 274.3) in Birmingham. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to four weeks. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY

PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Eastbound Lane Closure This Weekend Cook Springs Road at Exit 152 will also Close Overnight Friday ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, Cook Springs Road, in between the westbound and eastbound interstate ramps at Exit 152, will be closed Friday, March 11 beginning at 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday, March 12 to set bridge girders on the Cook Springs Bridge. This will require the eastbound, inside lane of I-20 between mile markers 151 and 153 to be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, until 5 a.m. on Saturday. The closures may cause lane shifts, slower traffic and minor delays.

Motorists traveling on Cook Springs Road will have access to enter and exit I-20 at Exit 152.

A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Motorists are urged 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. State troopers will control traffic and strictly enforce speed limits.

This work is part of the ALDOT’s Progress 20 project to widen the last four-lane segment of I-20 in St. Clair County. The scheduled completion date on the project is Oct. 1, 2012.

The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Shelby County.

Additional information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822. You may also sign up for e-mail alerts by replying to [email protected].

# # # Progress 20 Media Contact: Rebecca Leigh White ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Media & Community Relations Bureau Montgomery, Alabama 334-353-6534 Office [email protected]

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound to perform Asphalt Paving, in Shelby County between Milepost 232.5 to Milepost 226 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform paving work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following areas:

• Monday night, March 14 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, March 15 at 7 a.m., the southbound

(inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226.5);

• Tuesday night, March 15 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, March 16 at 7 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 227.5) to (milepost 226);

• Wednesday night, March 16 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, March 17 at 7 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 232.5) to (milepost 231);

• Thursday night, March 17 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, March 18 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 232.5) to (milepost 231); and

• Friday night, March 18 at 7 p.m. until Saturday morning, March 19 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside)

lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 230) to (milepost 229) to allow for paving to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Traffic Signal modifications on State Route 75 at Huffman Road, in Birmingham, Beginning Tuesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15 and continuing on Wednesday March 16 and Thursday March 17, ALDOT will make Traffic Signal modifications at the intersection of State Route 75 at Huffman Road in Birmingham. The Traffic Signal Modification work will proceed as follows: TUESDAY, MARCH 15: New Traffic Signal poles will be installed on the northbound and southbound grassed shoulder area. Segments of the outside (right) lane and shoulder will be closed intermittently, in the area of the work. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, MARCH 16 & 17: New Span wire and Traffic Signal Displays will be installed. This work will require intermittent short duration lane closures while the span wire is pulled across the roadway. Huffman Road will remain open to traffic. The lane closures are required in the area of the work to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel. This operation should be completed within 3 to 4 days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All traffic lanes will be reopened no later than 3:00 p.m. each day. Additional work will be scheduled at a later date (to be announced) on a Sunday, when traffic volumes are lower. The changeover from the old signals to the new signals will require the signals to be placed out of operation for 4 to 6 hours with traffic being directed by either local police officers or State Troopers. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on U.S. 31 in Shelby County, to begin Tuesday ALABASTER – Weather permitting, beginning on Tuesday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on the U.S. 31 southbound outside (right) lane, from milepost 263 to milepost 262.5, north of Parkway Lake Drive, in Hoover. This patching operation is scheduled for a one day period, and will end no later than 2:30 p.m., depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on U.S. 31 in Hoover, to begin Thursday SHELBY, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on the U.S. 31 southbound outside (right) lane, from milepost 263 to milepost 262.5, north of Parkway Lake Drive, in Hoover. This patching operation is scheduled for a one day period, and will end no later than 2:30 p.m., depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Eastbound Lane Closure Saturday ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the outside eastbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 148-149 on Saturday, March 19, from 6 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m., for paving, barrier rail resetting and striping. The lane closure is part of the process to prepare for traffic on the newly constructed eastbound lanes.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties.







FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 ALDOT’s Progress65 Rebuilding Project Under Way Project Seeks to Minimize Impacts; Sets Completion Goal for End of 2011 JEFFERSON COUNTY – Work to rebuild the original, 30-year-old concrete roadbed on a busy 2.34-mile segment of Interstate 65 in Jefferson County is under way, and the first traffic impacts will begin this weekend when traffic volumes are lowest. The project is an investment of more than $21 million to replace the aging, maintenance intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to U.S. Highway 31. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. The first traffic impact associated with ALDOT’s Progress65 rebuilding project is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, with the inside southbound lane being closed in the area where I-65 South crosses over I-459. The inside southbound lane will be closed to allow a safe zone for workers to upgrade the shoulder in that area in anticipation of future phases of work. The lane will re-open by 5 a.m. Monday for the work-week commute. Other early phases of work will result in outside shoulder upgrades on I-65 northbound and southbound, and will require the outside lane in both directions to be closed and blocked off by temporary concrete barrier walls to provide a safe work zone. Those single outside lane closures and installation of temporary barrier wall may begin as early as Sunday, March 20. Once the shoulders are upgraded, traffic will be shifted while rebuilding begins first on the northbound lanes, then on the southbound lanes. ALDOT and its contractor will make every effort to minimize traffic impacts, but this rebuilding project will result in lane closures and traffic shifts throughout the duration of the project. It will also result in the use of alternate routes while exit ramps are closed to be rebuilt. Ramp closures will be done one at a time, ranging from a maximum of eight to14 days each. No schedule has been identified for when the first ramp closure will take place, but the initial phases of work will identify a progression and sequence that will allow ALDOT to announce each ramp closure in advance. Efforts will be made to minimize traffic impacts and avoid conflicts with holiday travel and major sporting events.

With Alabama’s interstate system between 30 and 55 years old, major rebuilding projects are essential to preserve interstates for decades to come. Usually, these projects require temporary reductions in the number of lanes, lane closures and short duration ramp closures. “We’ve worked hard to plan this Interstate 65 rebuilding project in a way that minimizes impacts on commuters and through-traffic as much as possible,” said Transportation Director John R. Cooper. “In 2008, the Tennessee DOT completely closed Interstate 40 in downtown Knoxville for over a year for a rebuilding project. We’re moving forward with a plan that tries to keep at least two lanes open at all times. We believe this project will provide a high quality rebuild while still keeping I-65 open with single lane closures and short-duration ramp closures. We’ve studied a number of options, and this is the best plan for getting the job done.” McCarthy Improvement Co. of Davenport, Iowa, submitted the low bid to earn the project. The goal for completion is the end of December, which puts the project on an ambitious timeline. Much of the work will be seven days a week, and at times around the clock. “The traveling public should go ahead right now and plan for impacts,” Cooper said. “There will be longer travel times, heavier congestion, and some detours when ramp closures are necessary. Our goal is to be finished by the end of 2011, because we don’t want to impact commuters and travelers any more than necessary. The finished product, though, will be a rebuilt section of roadway in the place of a section that has required constant maintenance in recent years. This will be real progress for this area of I-65.” A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the 2.34-mile work zone. Motorists are urged to consider using alternate routes, to adjust arrival/departure times, to observe work-zone speed limits and work-zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

In addition to the concrete replacement between I-459 and U.S. 31, ALDOT is adding lanes along eight miles of I-65 just south of I-459 in separate projects.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 [email protected]



MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Traffic Signal Modifications on State Route 75 at Huffman Road, in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 20 and continuing on Monday March 21 and Tuesday March 22, ALDOT will make Traffic Signal Modifications at the intersection of State Route 75 at Huffman Road, in Birmingham. The Traffic Signal Modification work will proceed as follows: SUNDAY, MARCH 20: The new Traffic Signals will be placed into operation at the intersection of State Route 75 and Huffman Road. The traffic signals will be temporarily out of operation, while technicians changeover the signal controller cabinet from the old signals to the new traffic signals. This changeover will take up to 6 hours to complete. The Alabama Department of Public Safety (State Troopers) will direct traffic and assist with traffic control while the traffic signals are out of service, during the changeover from the old signals to the new signals. MONDAY and TUESDAY, MARCH 21 & 22: The old traffic signal poles, span wire and traffic signal displays will be removed. This work will require intermittent short duration lane closures while the traffic signal poles are removed and the span wire is pulled across the roadway. Huffman Road will remain open to traffic. The lane closures are required in the area of the work to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel. This operation should be completed within 2 to 3 days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All traffic lanes will be reopened no later than 3:00 p.m. each day. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Westbound Lane Closure Monday Night ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the inside westbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 149 and 150 from 7 p.m. on Monday, March 21, to approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, for barrier rail setting.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties.


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Progress 20 Media Contact: Rebecca Leigh White ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Media & Community Relations Bureau Montgomery, Alabama 334-353-6534 Office [email protected]






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound between Milepost 264.7 to Milepost 264.9 in Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 Northbound in Jefferson County between the 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) and the Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) for the following:

• Wednesday night, March 23 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, March 24 at 5 a.m., the northbound inside lane of I-65 will be closed from (milepost 264.7) to (milepost 264.9) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m. using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed. 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.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on U.S. 11 in Trussville, to begin Wednesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Wednesday, March 23, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on the U.S. 11 northbound and southbound lanes, from milepost 152.0 to milepost 157.3, north of Deerfoot Parkway, in Trussville. The patching operation will begin in the northbound direction and after the northbound direction is completed, the patching operation will proceed in the southbound direction. This patching operation will require intermittent single lane closures in the area of the work, with Flagmen directing traffic. This work is scheduled for a three day period, and will end no later than 3:00 p.m. each day, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.




IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-59 SB the State Route 75 (Roebuck Parkway) Interchange, in Birmingham, on Wednesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Wednesday, March 23, ALDOT will perform Geotechnical Investigations on the I-59, southbound. The lane closure will be as follows:

• I-59 southbound inside (left) lane and median shoulder in the vicinity of the southbound on-ramp at the State Route 75 (Roebuck Parkway) Interchange (Exit 134)

The lane closure will be required in the southbound direction, from 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m., while the work is in progress. The Geotechnical Operation should be completed within approximately 3 hours, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Installation of New Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) on I-59 in Bessemer, at the Powder Plant Road Overpass Bridge, on Saturday BESSEMER, Ala. - On Saturday, March 26, 2011, weather permitting, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will install a new Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) in the I-59 Southbound median at the Powder Plant Road overpass bridge, near Milepost 107.41. This site is located between the I-59/I-459 Route Interchange (Exit 106) and the Academy Drive Interchange (Exit 108), in Bessemer. The inside (left) lane and shoulder in both the southbound and northbound directions on both sides of the Impact Attenuator will be closed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure to begin Monday for Geotechnical Investigation on U.S. 280 in Hoover and Shelby County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, beginning Monday, March 28, at 9.00 a.m., ALDOT will perform a Geotechnical Investigations in the median of U.S. 280 eastbound, from Inverness Parkway in Hoover to Eagle Point Parkway in Shelby County. The drilling operation will require intermittent closures of portions of turn lanes in the area of the work. This phase of geotechnical investigation should be completed in approximately four to six weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. The turn lanes should be reopened to traffic by 6:00 p.m. each day. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visitwww.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound in Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders between Milepost 264.9 to Milepost 264.7 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County between Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) and 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) for the following:

• Monday night, March 28 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, March 29 at 5 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (Milepost 264.9) to (Milepost 264.7) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on the Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m., using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed.

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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






3rd Division Road Advisories: April 2011


Compiled: 5/10/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during April 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Striping on U.S. 78 at the Intersection of Finley Boulevard, in Birmingham, on Sunday BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, on Sunday, April 3, between 7 a.m. and 12 noon, ALDOT will place traffic striping on U.S. 78 at the intersection of Finley Boulevard, in Birmingham. This work will require intermittent lane closures in the area of the work and should be completed within several hours. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Installation of New Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) on I-59 in Bessemer, at the Powder Plant Road Overpass Bridge, on Saturday BESSEMER, Ala. - On Saturday, April 2, 2011, weather permitting, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will install a new Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) in the I-59 Southbound median, at the Powder Plant Road overpass bridge, near milepost 107.41. This site is located between the I-59/I-459 Route Interchange (Exit 106) and the Academy Drive Interchange (Exit 108), in Bessemer. The inside (left) lane and shoulder on the I-59 southbound direction, approaching the Impact Attenuator will be closed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Asphalt Pavement Patching on I-65 in Shelby County, to begin Monday ALABASTER – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, April 4, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on the I-65 northbound inside (left) lane, from milepost 238.2 to milepost 239.3, north of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 238), in Alabaster. This patching operation is scheduled for a 3 hour period, and will end no later than 12:30 p.m., depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound in Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County between the Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) and the 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) for the following:

• Monday night, April 4 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, April 5 at 5 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (Milepost 264.9) to (Milepost 264.7) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on the Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m., using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound to perform Paving in Shelby County BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 southbound in Shelby County on the following dates and locations:

• Saturday night, April 2 at 6 p.m. until Sunday morning, April 3 at 10 a.m., (milepost 231) to (milepost 229);

• Sunday night, April 3 at 6 p.m. until Monday morning, April 4 at 7 a.m., (milepost 230)

to (milepost 228);

• Monday night, April 4 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday morning, April 5 at 7 a.m., (milepost 229) to (milepost 227);

• Tuesday night, April 5 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday morning, April 6 at 7 a.m., (milepost 228) to (milepost 226);

• Wednesday night, April 6 at 8 p.m. until Thursday morning, April 7 at 7 a.m., (milepost 232)

to (milepost 231); and

• Thursday night, April 7 at 8 p.m. until Friday morning, April 8 at 6 a.m., (milepost 232) to (milepost 230).







MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Lane Closures Sunday Night ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the outside eastbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 152 and 153 and the outside westbound lane of I-20 between mile markers 151 and 150 will be closed from 7 p.m., Sunday, April 3 to approximately 5 a.m., Monday, April 4 for barrier rail setting.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound in Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County between the Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) and the 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) for the following:

• Tuesday night, April 5 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, April 6 at 5 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (Milepost 264.9) to (Milepost 264.7) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on the Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m., using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Emergency Lane Closure Southbound, outside (right) lane of U.S. 31 over Warrior River near MP 295.5 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - ALDOT announces an emergency lane closure on the southbound, outside (right) lane of the bridge on U.S. 31 over the Warrior River, near milepost 295.5 between Kimberly and Warrior. This lane closure is necessary to make full depth concrete deck repairs, due to a spalled area that developed on the bridge deck. The lane closure will begin at approximately 9.30 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2011. The work will involve assessing the extent of deteriorated bridge deck, cutting out the area needing repairs, forming and pouring concrete and allowing curing time. A steel plate will be placed over the repair area each day, until permanent repairs can be completed. The southbound outside (right) lane will be reopened to traffic each day no later than 3:00 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound in Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders Cancelled BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –The Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures that were to be performed for work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County between Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) and 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) for the following has been cancelled indefinitely:

• Tuesday night, April 5 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, April 6 at 5 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (Milepost 264.9) to (Milepost 264.7) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on the Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m., using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed. An announcement will be sent out as soon as the work is rescheduled.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound in Jefferson County Preparation for Setting of Concrete Bridge Girders BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County between the Lewisburg Road Interchange (Exit 266) and the 41st Avenue Interchange (Exit 264) for the following:

• Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, April 8 at 5 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed from (Milepost 264.9) to (Milepost 264.7) to allow for work to begin in preparation for the setting of concrete bridge girders on the Landfill Road Bridge over I-65. The actual setting of the girders will begin at 11:00 p.m., using a rolling road block and if necessary stopping traffic for no longer than 15 minutes at a time while bridge girders are being placed.







MEDIA ADVISORY Bridge Coating to be Applied on the Highland Avenue Bridge Over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway), in Birmingham, on Monday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Monday, April 11, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will apply a bridge coating on the south side of the Highland Avenue Bridge over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) in Birmingham. The Bridge Coating operation will require intermittent single lane closures in the southbound and northbound directions of travel; while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the inside (left) lanes and the outside (right) lanes. In addition, intermittent two lane closures will be required in the southbound and northbound directions of travel, while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the center lane. These lane closures are required to provide a safe work zone for the workmen, equipment and the traveling public. This Bridge Coating operation will be completed in approximately one to two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All roadway lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 3 p.m. each day. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound in Jefferson County Corridor X Project BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, April 14 at 5 a.m., ALDOT announces lane closures on I-65 in Jefferson County just north of the 41st. Avenue Interchange (milepost 264.5) to just north of the U.S. 31 Interchange (milepost 266.5) to allow for tack welding of inlet grates to be done at this location. There will be a rolling lane closure in the northbound (inside) lane. Each grate should take approximately 10 minutes to weld. Alabama State Troopers will be on site to assist with the traffic flow. The same procedure will be followed the following night. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Emergency Lane Closure Southbound, outside (right) lane of U.S. 31 over Warrior River near MP 295.5 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - ALDOT announces an emergency lane closure on the southbound, outside (right) lane of the bridge on U.S. 31 over the Warrior River, near milepost 295.5 between Kimberly and Warrior. This lane closure is necessary to make full depth concrete deck repairs, due to a spalled area that developed on the bridge deck. The lane closure will begin at approximately 9.30 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2011. The work will involve assessing the extent of deteriorated bridge deck, cutting out the area needing repairs, forming and pouring concrete and allowing curing time. A steel plate will be placed over the repair area each day, until permanent repairs can be completed. The southbound outside (right) lane will be reopened to traffic each day no later than 3:00 p.m. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Bridge Joint Repairs on I-65 Bridges, at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover, to begin Monday night BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Monday night, April 18, weather permitting, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., ALDOT will begin repairing the bridge joints, located on the I-65 southbound bridge, outside (right) lane at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover. This work will require the outside (right) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the repairs. Upon completion of the bridge joint repairs in the southbound outside (right) lane, the repairs will continue in the remaining lanes of the bridge. Upon completion of the work on the southbound bridge, the work will continue in similar manner on the I-65 northbound bridge. The lane closures are beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 a.m. to provide a longer curing time for the concrete to cure. This work will require intermittent lane closures for several weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound Between U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) to Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces planned lane closures to perform paving operations at various times to the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders of Interstate 65 Southbound in Shelby County on the following dates and locations:

• Monday night, April 18 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday morning, April 19 at 7 a.m., (milepost 230) to

(milepost 229);

• Tuesday night, April 19 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday morning, April 20 at 7 a.m., (milepost 229) to (milepost 228);

• Wednesday night, April 20 at 8 p.m. until Thursday morning, April 21 at 7 a.m., (milepost 229) to (milepost 228);

• Thursday night, April 21 at 8 p.m. until Friday morning, April 22 at 7 a.m., (milepost 228) to (milepost

227); and

• Friday night, April 22 at 8 p.m. until Saturday morning, April 23 at 10 a.m., (milepost 227) to (milepost 226).







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Sweeping on I-65 in Shelby County, to begin Monday CALERA – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin a Bridge Deck Sweeping Operation on the I-65, from milepost 226 at the Chilton/Shelby County line to milepost 248 at the Shelby/Jefferson County line. This Bridge Deck Sweeping Operation will involve a moving operation and will require the outside (right) lane to be closed in the area of the work, while sweeping the outside shoulders of the bridges. Additionally the work will require the inside (left) lane to be closed in the area of the work while sweeping the inside shoulders of the bridges. This sweeping operation is scheduled for a 2 to 3 day period, and will end no later than 2:30 p.m., each day, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure to continue Monday Geotechnical Investigation on U.S. 280 in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Monday, April 18, at 9 a.m., ALDOT will continue work on a Geotechnical Investigation on the outside (right) shoulders and in the median of U.S. 280 eastbound, from the Elton B. Stephens Expressway Interchange in Jefferson County to Eagle Point Parkway in Shelby County. The drilling operation will require intermittent closures of portions of turn lanes and possibly closure of some median crossovers, in the area of the work. This phase of geotechnical investigation should be completed in approximately four to six weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. The turn lanes should be reopened to traffic by 6:00 p.m. each day. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visitwww.dot.state.al.us.






TRAFFIC ADVISORY Progress 65 in Birmingham Traffic Shift Ahead: ALDOT’s Progress65 Project Prepares for Traffic Change BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A major change associated with the Progess65 Concrete Pavement project will take place next week, possibly as early as Monday evening, April 18 at 9 p.m. Weather permitting, ALDOT will shift one lane of northbound traffic to the southbound roadway. Opposing traffic will be separated by a concrete barrier. Two additional northbound (outside) lanes will be provided comprising a total of three northbound lanes. This traffic configuration will last approximately two months. The $21 million project is an investment to replace the aging, maintenance intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to U.S. Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile Concrete Pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete on the roadway. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for e-mail project updates at [email protected]. The Progress 65 Web site, www.progress65.com and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the continuing progress to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing construction projects include Progress 65 in Shelby County, Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress 59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, 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 to improve Alabama’s interstates.

### MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Bureau 334-242-6963 [email protected]





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MEDIA ADVISORY Bridge Coating to be Applied on the Highland Avenue Bridge Over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway), in Birmingham, on Tuesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Tuesday, April 19, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will apply a bridge coating on the north side of the Highland Avenue Bridge over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) in Birmingham. The Bridge Coating operation will require intermittent single lane closures in the southbound and northbound directions of travel; while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the inside (left) lanes and the outside (right) lanes. In addition, intermittent two lane closures will be required in the southbound and northbound directions of travel, while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the center lane. These lane closures are required to provide a safe work zone for the workmen, equipment and the traveling public. This Bridge Coating operation will be completed in approximately one to two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All roadway lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 3 p.m. each day. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Rescheduled Between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road for Blasting Operations BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Blasting operations originally planned for this week on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) have been rescheduled to Monday, April 25, beginning at 12:45 p.m., weather permitting. A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers will slow I-65 northbound and southbound traffic between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]




MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Thursday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Planned Lane Closure Bridge Inspection on I-20 Westbound over Georgia Road, on Thursday BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, on Thursday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin inspection of the bridge on I-20 westbound, over Georgia Road, between the I-20/59 Interchange (Exit 130-A) and the Oporto-Madrid Boulevard Interchange (Exit 132-A), located near milepost 131.0. This inspection will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the inspection. All roadway travel lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 2 p.m. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





3rd Division Road Advisories: May 2011


Compiled: 6/23/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during May 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Thursday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound in Jefferson County Removing and replacing traffic striping BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County just north of the 33rd Avenue Interchange (milepost 263) to the U.S. 31 Interchange (milepost 265) to perform the following:

• Friday night, May 6 at 7 p.m. until Saturday morning, May 7 at 8 a.m., there will be various lane closures on I-65 Northbound from (milepost 263) to (milepost 265) to allow for removing traffic stripe and to restripe the roadway for a traffic shift to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound in Jefferson County Rescheduled Removing and replacing traffic striping BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The planned lane closures on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County just north of the 33rd Avenue Interchange (milepost 263) to the U.S. 31 Interchange (milepost 265) on Friday, May 6, been rescheduled :

• Weather permitting, Friday night, May 13 at 7 p.m. until Saturday morning, May 14 at 8 a.m., there will be various lane closures on I-65 Northbound from (milepost 263) to (milepost 265) to allow for removing traffic stripe and to restripe the roadway for a traffic shift to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Thursday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.




IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigations on U.S. 31 Southbound and Northbound, at 47th Avenue, in Birmingham, on Friday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Friday, May 6, ALDOT will perform Geotechnical Investigations on U.S. 31 at 47th Avenue North, in Birmingham. The lane closures will be as follows:

• U.S. 31 Northbound outside (right) lane in the vicinity of 47th Avenue North. • U.S. 31 Southbound outside (right) lane in the vicinity of 47th Avenue North.

The lane closures will be required, from 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m., while the work is in progress. The Geotechnical Operation should be completed within approximately 3 hours, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY

ALDOT Announces Utility Work on I-65 at the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 266) in Fultondale

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Sunday, May 8, weather permitting, beginning at approximately 6 a.m., a utility contractor will be reinstalling overhead electrical cables across I-65 (both northbound and southbound) in the area of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 266), in Fultondale. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound directions will be slowed to a near stop, by means of a “Rolling Roadblock”. The Fultondale police will be assisting with traffic control, during installation of the new utility lines. The “Rolling Roadblock” should be completed in approximately 10 minutes. 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 utility operation.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound between Shelby/Chilton County Line to perform Paving Operation BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County on the following dates and locations:

• Sunday night, May 8 at 6 p.m. until Monday morning, May 9 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 226) to

(milepost 226.5);

• Monday night, May 9 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, May 10 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 226.5) to (milepost 227);

• Tuesday night, May 10 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, May 11 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 227) to (milepost 227.5);

• Wednesday night, May 11 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, May 12 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 226) to

(milepost to 226.8);

• Thursday night, May 12 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, May 13 at 6 a.m., (milepost 226.8) to (milepost 227.5); and

• Friday night, May 13 at 8 p.m. until Saturday morning May 14 at 9 a.m., from (milepost 227.5) to (milepost 228).







MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Rolling Road Block Next Week ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, Alabama state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks that will slow I-20 traffic for 20 minutes in the westbound lane and 10 minutes in the eastbound lane between mile markers 151 and 152 at 7 p.m., Monday, May 9, for blasting.





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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Markings on I-59 in Birmingham From U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A, to SR 269 (20th Street) Exit 120 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Tuesday night, May 10, Wednesday night, May 11, and Thursday night, May 12, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will place traffic markings and reflective pavement markers in the gore areas, where the ramps diverge from the main travel lanes, on I-59, in Birmingham. The traffic marking work will take place on I-59 from U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A to State Route 269 (20th Street) Exit 120. The ramps will remain open to traffic, but will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work to provide adequate space and safety for equipment and personnel. This work will be ongoing in both the northbound and southbound directions. All travel lanes and shoulders will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Continued Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Thursday, May 12, weather conditions permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will continue repairs to the guardrail, located on the U.S.31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) concrete median from just south of the I-59 Interchange (Exit 126-A) to a point near the U.S. 31/280 Interchange, in Birmingham. This work will require the U.S. 31 southbound inside (left) lane and shoulder to be closed to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel, in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to three days. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound in Jefferson County Rescheduled Removing and replacing traffic striping BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The planned lane closures on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County just north of the 33rd Avenue Interchange (milepost 263) to the U.S. 31 Interchange (milepost 265) on Friday, May 13, have been rescheduled. Weather permitting, the lane closures will occur on Wednesday night, May 18 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning at 6 a.m. Various lanes on I-65 Northbound from (milepost 263) to (milepost 265) will be closed to allow for removing of traffic stripe and to restripe the roadway for a traffic shift to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Rolling Road Block Thursday Evening ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147-153 Thursday, May 12, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting.





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MEDIA ADVISORY

ALDOT Announces Utility Work on I-20 and I-459 in Irondale on Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Sunday, May 15, weather permitting, beginning at approximately 7 a.m., a utility contractor will be installing fiber optic cables across I-20 and I-459, in Irondale. This work will require intermittent lane closures as follows:

• I-20 eastbound and westbound between the Old Leeds Road Interchange (Exit 135) and the I-459 Interchange (Exit 136)

• I-459 northbound and southbound just north of the U.S. 78 (Crestwood Blvd.) overpass bridge near Milepost 30

Traffic in both the northbound and southbound directions will be slowed to a near stop, by means of a “Rolling Roadblock”. The Local Police or Sheriff’s Department will be assisting with traffic control, during installation of the new utility lines. The “Rolling Roadblock” should be completed in approximately 10 minutes. 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 utility operation.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between AL 25 Interchange in Calera Milepost 228 to U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera Milepost 231 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday night, May 15 at 6 p.m. until Monday morning, May 16 at 6 a.m., paving operations will

be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 229). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 231) to (milepost 230) 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Monday night, May 16 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, May 17 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 229). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 231) to (milepost 230) 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Tuesday night, May 17 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, May 18 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 229). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 229) 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Wednesday night, May 18 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, May 19 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 230). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 229) 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Thursday night, May 19 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, May 20 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done

on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 230). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 228) 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.; and

• Friday night, May 20 at 8 p.m. until Saturday morning May 21 at 9 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 230). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 228) 8 p.m. until 9 a.m.



MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Markings on I-59 in Birmingham From U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A, to SR 269 (20th Street) Exit 120 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Monday night, May 16, Tuesday night, May 17, Wednesday night, May 18, and Thursday night, May 19, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will place traffic markings and reflective pavement markers in the gore areas, where the ramps diverge from the main travel lanes, on I-59, in Birmingham. The traffic marking work will take place on I-59 from U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A to State Route 269 (20th Street) Exit 120. The ramps will remain open to traffic, but will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work to provide adequate space and safety for equipment and personnel. This work will be ongoing in both the northbound and southbound directions. All travel lanes and shoulders will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on I-59 from just north of the I-20 Intersection (MP 131.0) to the St. Clair County Line (MP 148.9) BIRMINGHAM – On Tuesday, May 17, weather conditions permitting, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., ALDOT will begin repairs to the guardrail located on the northbound and southbound outside (right) shoulders of I-59 from just north of the I-20 intersection (milepost 131.0) in Birmingham to the St. Clair County line (milepost 148.9) in Argo. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to three weeks. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Rolling Road Blocks This Week ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144-153 on Tuesday, May 17, and Thursday, May 19, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. During the rolling roadblocks, on-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound.





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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) to Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday night, May 22 at 6 p.m. until Monday morning, May 23 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 229.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230) from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Monday night, May 23 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, May 24 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229.5) to (milepost 231). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Tuesday night, May 24 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, May 25 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 231) to (milepost 232). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Wednesday night, May 25 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, May 26 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 228). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230) from 8 p.m. until 7 p.m.; and

• Thursday night, May 26 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, May 27 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 230). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 230) from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.








MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Deck Repairs on I-65 in Shelby County, to begin Monday ALABASTER, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin making repairs to the bridge deck on the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane, at milepost 237.5, over Shelby County Road 263 and a railroad, south of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 238), in Alabaster. These bridge deck repairs are scheduled for up to a two week period, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 2:30 p.m. each day. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound for Concrete Pavement Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – ALDOT announces single and double lane closures on Interstate 65 northbound starting at 32nd Avenue Northbound (Exit 261) to the U.S. 31 Interchange in Fultondale (Exit 266) for concrete pavement repairs. Weather permitting, the lane closures will occur on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. until Saturday at 8 a.m. and Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. until Sunday, at 8 a.m.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Planned Lane Closure Bridge Inspection on U.S. 31 over Shades Creek in Homewood, on Tuesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Tuesday, May 24, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin inspection of the bridge on U.S. 31 northbound, over Shades Creek, located just south of the State Route 149 Interchange (Lakeshore Drive), near Brookwood Medical Center, in Homewood. This inspection will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the inspection. All roadway travel lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 2 p.m. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between the U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 230) to the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, June 1 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65

northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 226.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, June 2 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 226.5) to (milepost 227). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 3 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227) to (milepost 227.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 227) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, June 4 at 9 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound

from (milepost 226) to (milepost 227.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 227) from 8 p.m. until 9 a.m.;

• Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 5 at 11 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227.5) to (milepost 228). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226) from 6 p.m. until 10 a.m.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Bridge Joint Repairs on I-65 Bridges, at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover, to begin Tuesday night BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Tuesday night, May 31, weather permitting, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., ALDOT will complete the repairs to the bridge joints, located on the I-65 southbound bridge, inside (left) lane, at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover. This work will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the repairs. Upon completion of the work on the southbound bridge, the work will continue in a similar manner on the I-65 northbound bridge, as follows:

• Wednesday, June 1, the northbound outside (right) travel lanes and shoulder will be closed; • Thursday, June 2, northbound (left) and center travel lanes to be closed; and • Tuesday, June 7, requires northbound inside (left) travel lanes and shoulder to be closed.

The lane closures are beginning at 7 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. to provide a longer time for the concrete to cure. This work will require intermittent lane closures for up to two weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress and other roadway contingencies. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

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3rd Division Road Advisories: June 2011


Compiled: 7/11/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during June 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Markings on I-59 in Birmingham From U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A, to SR 269 (20th Street) Exit 120 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Wednesday night, June 1, and Thursday night, June 2, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will place traffic markings and reflective pavement markers in the gore areas, where the ramps diverge from the main travel lanes, on I-59, in Birmingham. The traffic marking work will take place on I-59 from U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A to State Route 269 (20th Street) Exit 120. The ramps will remain open to traffic, but will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work to provide adequate space and safety for equipment and personnel. This work will be ongoing in both the northbound and southbound directions. All travel lanes and shoulders will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Thursday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






TRAFFIC REVISION ALDOT Announces Second Phase Resurfacing Project in Prattville Rescheduled AUTAUGA COUNTY –The Alabama Department of Transportation announces that work originally scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 2, for the second phase of a resurfacing project on an additional section of U.S. Highway 14 in Prattville has been rescheduled. Weather permitting, the work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 13, 2011. The project includes the planing, two-foot shoulder widening and resurfacing of Highway14 (Fairview Avenue) from U.S. 31 to McQueen Smith Road and should be completed in approximately two months, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. This project follows the first phase planing, resurfacing and two-foot shoulder widening project of Highway 14 from the U.S. Highway 82 intersection to Main Street (Hwy. 14) in downtown Prattville, and then along Main Street to U.S. 31 (Memorial Drive). That project, which began in late March, is almost completed. ALDOT’s shoulder widening on two-lane state highways has already shown a 15 percent decrease in lane departure crashes, and further reductions are expected as more two-lane highways get this safety upgrade. Motorists can expect delays and 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 to improve Alabama’s roadways. ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Alabama Department of Transportation Media & Community Relations Bureau 334-242-6963 [email protected]





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between the U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 230) to Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. until Monday, June 6 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done

on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227) to (milepost 227.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.

• Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 7 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227.5) to (milepost 228.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.

• Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, June 8 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227) to (milepost 228.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.

• Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, June 9 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228.5) to (milepost 229). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m

• Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 10 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 229.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 227) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.


• Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229.5) to (milepost 230.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 227) from 8 p.m. until 9 a.m.

• Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. until Sunday, June 12 at 11 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228.5) to (milepost 230.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226) from 6 p.m. until 10 a.m.







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Wednesday, June 8, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks

On Thursday, June 9, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 158 from 7 to 7:20 in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:10 westbound lanes. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 156 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.





# # # Progress 20 Media Contact: Rebecca Leigh White ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Media & Community Relations Bureau Montgomery, Alabama 334-353-6534 Office





MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Debris Removal along U.S. 78 from MP 136.5, near Cherry Avenue to MP 137.7, near Daniel Payne Drive, in Birmingham, on Thursday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Thursday, June 9, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., ALDOT will begin debris removal along U.S. 78, from milepost 136.5 near Cherry Avenue to milepost 137.7 near Daniel Payne Drive, in Birmingham. This work will begin in the eastbound direction and then will continue in the westbound direction. This work will require intermittent outside (right) lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work and should be completed within several days. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Thursday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 31 from the Jefferson/Shelby County Line (MP 262.9) to the Highland Avenue Interchange near (MP 273.0) in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Sunday, June 12, weather conditions permitting, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will begin repairs to the guardrail, located on the southbound and northbound outside (right) shoulders of U.S. 31 from the Jefferson/Shelby County Line (milepost 262.9) to the Highland Avenue Interchange near (milepost 273.0) in Birmingham. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to two weeks. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Montgomery, Alabama 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 31 from the Jefferson/Shelby County Line (MP 262.9) to the U.S. 280 Interchange near (MP 273.0) in Homewood BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Sunday, June 12, weather conditions permitting, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will begin repairs to the guardrail, located on the southbound and northbound outside (right) shoulders of U.S. 31 from the Jefferson/Shelby County Line (milepost 262.9) to the U.S. 280 Interchange near (milepost 273.0) in Homewood. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to two weeks. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Montgomery, Alabama 334-242-6963 Office [email protected]





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between the U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 232) to the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, June 12 at 6 p.m. until Monday, June 13 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 229.75). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Monday, June 13 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 14 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229.75) to (milepost 230.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.;

• Tuesday night, June 14 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, June 15 at 6 a.m., paving

operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229) to (milepost 230.5). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Wednesday , June 15 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, June 16 at 6 a.m., paving operations will

be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 230.5) to (milepost 231.25). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 17 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 231.25) to (milepost 232). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.; and


• Friday, June 17 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, June 18 at 9 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 229.5) to (milepost 232). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 226) from 8 p.m. until 9 a.m.






MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Lane Closures Next Week ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the inside eastbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 151 and 153 on Monday, June 13; Wednesday, June 15; and Friday, June 17 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. to pour the Cook Springs Bridge deck.

Additionally, on Tuesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 16, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 158 between 7 and 7:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and between 7 and 7:10 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 156 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Removal of Overhead Sign Bridge Upright Columns on U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Sunday, June 12, beginning at 6:00 a.m., weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will remove two overhead sign bridge upright columns located on the U.S.31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) at the University Blvd (8th Avenue South), Interchange, in Birmingham, as follows:

• This work will require the U.S. 31 southbound inside (left) lane and shoulder to be closed while the upright column is being removed from the median.

• This work will require the U.S. 31 southbound outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed

while the upright column is being removed from the outside shoulder. The lane closures are necessary to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel, in the area where the columns are being removed. This work will require intermittent lane closures for several hours. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Debris Removal along U.S. 31, New Georgia Landfill Road over I-65 and Ellard Road under I-65, in Fultondale, on Thursday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Thursday, June 16, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will begin debris removal along U.S. 31 and I-65 in the Fultondale area as follows:

• U.S. 31 from the I-65 Interchange (Exit 266) to near Walker Chapel Road. This work will begin in the northbound direction and then will continue in the southbound direction.

• New Georgia Landfill Road over I-65. No Interstate lane closures will be required. Flagmen will be used in the work zone to control traffic.

• Ellard Road under I-65. No Interstate lane closures will be required. Flagmen will be used in

the work zone to control traffic.

This work may require intermittent outside (right) lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work and should be completed within several days.

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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Friday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday, June 20; Wednesday, June 22; and Thursday, June 23; from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans to begin Debris Removal along U.S. 231 from State Route 67 to the Blount/Cullman County Line BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Saturday, June 25, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., ALDOT will begin debris removal along U.S. 231 from State Route 67 to the Blount/Cullman County line.

This work may require intermittent outside (right) lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work and should be completed within several days.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound Between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 112) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the southbound (outside) lane of Interstate 59 will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. until Monday, June 27 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

the southbound (outside) lane of I-59 from Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 112). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between the U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) to the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform work on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, June 26 at 6 p.m. until Monday, June 27 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 237). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 227) from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 28 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 237). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 227) from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.;

• Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, June 29 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.;

• Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, June 30 at 6 a.m., paving operations will

be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 235). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 227) to (milepost 228) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.; and


• Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 1 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 southbound from (milepost 235) to (milepost 234). Also, grading shoulders will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 229) from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m.





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 24, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on U.S. 31 Northbound and Southbound between Stouts Road (MP 282) and Snow Rogers Drive (MP 287) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform planing and paving on U.S. 31 in Gardendale on the following dates and locations:

• Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 27 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane of U.S. 31 from milepost 287 to milepost 284;

• Monday, June 27 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 28 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane of U.S. 31 from milepost 284 to milepost 282;

• Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, June 29 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane of

U.S. 31 from milepost 282 to milepost 285;

• Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, June 30 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane of U.S. 31 from milepost 285 to milepost 287; and

• Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 1 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane of U.S.

31 from milepost 287 to milepost 284.


# # # MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation



334-242-6963 Office [email protected]



MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Rolling Road Blocks Next Week ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday, June 27; Tuesday, June 28; and Thursday, June 30; from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Repairs/Installation of New Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) on I-59 and U.S. 31, in Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. - On Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26 weather permitting, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., ALDOT will install a new Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) on U.S. 31 and make repairs to an Impact Attenuator (Crash Cushion) on I-59, in Birmingham, as follows: SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011:

• Repairs will be made to the Impact Attenuator in the southbound direction of I-59 at the 22nd Street Interchange (Exit 125-B). This work will require closure of the two I-59 southbound inside (left) lanes from the 31th Street Interchange (Exit 126-B) to south of the 22nd Street Interchange (Exit 125-B). The 22nd Street exit ramp will remain open to traffic but will be narrowed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011:

• A new Impact Attenuator will be installed on U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) at the northbound 2nd Avenue North Exit. This work will require closure of the two U.S. 31 northbound outside (right) lanes from the 1st Avenue north exit to a point north of the 2nd Avenue north exit. Both 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue exits will remain open to traffic. The 2nd Avenue exit ramp will be narrowed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area.







MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, June 27, and Wednesday, June 29 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Continues Debris Removal along U.S. 280 from to MP 5.9, at the Jefferson/Shelby County Line to MP 2.3, near Rocky Ridge Road, through next week BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Tuesday, June 28 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will continue debris removal along U.S. 280 eastbound and westbound, as follows:

• U.S. 280 eastbound, from mp 2.3, near Rocky Ridge Road to mp 5.9, near the Jefferson/Shelby County line. The debris removal in the eastbound direction should be completed at approximately 12:00 noon and then the debris removal will continue in the westbound direction.

• U.S. 280 westbound, from mp 5.9, near the Jefferson/Shelby County line to mp 2.3, near

Rocky Ridge Road. This work will begin in the westbound direction, beginning at approximately 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 28.

• Work requiring temporary lane closures will stop at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 1, and will

start back at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, due to higher traffic volumes expected during the Fourth of July weekend.

This work will require intermittent outside (right) lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work and will continue through next week, after the Fourth of July weekend. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Markings on I-59 in Birmingham From U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A, to SR 269 (20th Street) Exit 120 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Tuesday, June 28, Wednesday, June 29, and Thursday, June 30, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will place traffic markings and reflective pavement markers in the gore areas, where the ramps diverge from the main travel lanes, on I-59, in Birmingham. The traffic marking work will take place on I-59 from U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A to State Route 269 (20th Street) Exit 120. The ramps will remain open to traffic, but will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures in the area of the work to provide adequate space and safety for equipment and personnel. This work will be ongoing in both the northbound and southbound directions. All travel lanes and shoulders will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the southbound (outside) lane of Interstate 59 will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Tuesday, July 5 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, July 6 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

the southbound (outside) lane of I-59 from Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.

• Friday night, July 8 at 10 p.m. until Saturday morning, July 9 at 8 a.m., paving operations will

be done on the southbound (outside) lane of I-59 from Allison/Bonnet Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111).







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on U.S. 31 Northbound and Southbound between Stouts Road (MP 282) and Snow Rogers Drive (MP 287) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform paving operations on U.S. 31 in Gardendale on the following dates and locations:

• Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, July 6 at 6 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane from milepost 284 to milepost 282;

• Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 7 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from

milepost 285 to milepost 287; and

• Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 8 at 6 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane from milepost 287 to milepost 284 will be closed to allow for paving to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, July 5 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






3rd Division Road Advisories: July 2011


Compiled: 8/10/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during July 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July1, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between One Mile North of the Shelby Count y Airport Interchange (MP 235) to the U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 southbound in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Tuesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, July 6 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 235) to (milepost

232);

• Wednesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 7 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 234) to (milepost 232); and

• Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 8 at 6 a.m., from (milepost 233) to (milepost 231).






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Trax Drive to Close for Installation of Drilled Shaft Caissons Progress Continues on Corridor X BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, July 5 thru Tuesday, July 19 Trax Drive will be closed to traffic. Archer Western Contractors will be performing bridge work involving drilled shaft caissons, pre-excavation, pouring and backfilling. Upon completion of the caisson installation Archer Western will reopen Trax Drive under current configuration. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Tuesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 7, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.

Additionally, on Tuesday, July 5, Thursday, July 7, and Friday, July 8, the inside westbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 152 and 153, from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.










REVISION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 5, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT will Continue Debris Removal along U.S. 231 from State Route 67 to the Blount/Cullman County Line, Wednesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Wednesday, July 6, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., ALDOT will continue debris removal along U.S. 231 from State Route 67 to the Blount/Cullman County line. Intermittent single lane and shoulder closures are anticipated in the area of the work and should be completed within several days.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans to begin Debris Removal along U.S. 231, in St. Clair County, on Wednesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Wednesday, July 6, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., ALDOT will begin debris removal along U.S. 231 in St. Clair County as follows:

• U.S. 231 from Milepost 224 just north of Pell City to Shoal Creek at Gulf Hollow.

Intermittent single lane and shoulder closures are anticipated in the area of the work and should be completed within several days.







MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday and Tuesday, July 11 and 12; and Thursday, July 14, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.












• Sunday night, July 10 at 7 p.m. until Monday morning, July 11 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 285 to milepost 287;

• Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 12 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane

from milepost 287 to milepost 284;

• Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, July 13 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 285 to milepost 282;

• Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 14 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 285; and

• Thursday night, July 14 at 7 p.m. until Friday morning, July 15 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 284 to milepost 287.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between the Shelby County Airport Interchange (MP 234) and U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 Southbound in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m. until Monday, July 11 at 7 a.m., from milepost 234 to milepost 233;

• Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, July 12 at 7 a.m., from milepost 234 to milepost 233;

• Tuesday, July 12 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, July 13 at 7 a.m., milepost 233 to milepost 232;

• Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, July 14 at 7 a.m., milepost 233 to milepost 232;

• Thursday, July 14 at 8 p.m. until Friday, July 15 at 7 a.m., milepost 232 to milepost 231; and

• Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m., milepost 232 to milepost 231.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the southbound (outside) lane and (outside) shoulder of Interstate 59 will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, July 10 at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 11 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

the southbound (outside) lane and (outside) shoulder of I-59 from Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Median and Shoulder Work to begin Monday for Geotechnical Investigation on I-65 in Cullman County CULLMAN – Weather permitting, beginning Monday, July 11 between 9: 00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., ALDOT will perform a Geotechnical Investigation in the median and on the shoulders of I-65 northbound and southbound, from Milepost 290 to Milepost 297 in Cullman County. This phase of geotechnical investigation should be completed in approximately three to four weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. Work will be performed during daylight hours. Motorists are requested to 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 Geotechnical operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Installation of New Impact Attenuators (Crash Cushion) on I-59 and I-20, in Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. - On Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10 weather permitting, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., ALDOT will install two new Impact Attenuators (Crash Cushions) on I-59 and I-20 in Birmingham, as follows: SATURDAY, July 9, 2011:

• A new Impact Attenuator will be installed on I-59 at the U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Interchange (Exit 126-A). This work will require closure of the I-59 northbound outside (right) lane from the 22th Street Interchange (Exit 125-B) to north of the U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Interchange (Exit 126-A). Both exit ramps will remain open to traffic. The ramp at Exit 126-A will be narrowed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area.

SUNDAY, July 10, 2011:

• A new Impact Attenuator will be installed on I-20 westbound, in the median at an overhead sign bridge located between the Oporto-Madrid Blvd Interchange (Exit 132-A) and the bridge over Georgia Road/Railroad tracks. This work will require closure of the I-20 westbound inside (left) lane, in the work area, to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel. The Oporto-Madrid Blvd Interchange (Exit 132-A) will remain open to traffic.






ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on I-59 from Arkadelphia Rd. (MP 123.0) to the 1st Avenue North interchange (MP 132.0) BIRMINGHAM – On Sunday, July 10, weather conditions permitting, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., ALDOT will begin repairs to the guardrail located on the northbound and southbound outside (right) shoulders of I-59 from Arkadelphia Rd. (milepost 123.0) in Birmingham to the 1st Avenue North Interchange (milepost 132.0) in the East Lake area. This work will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed in the area where guardrail repairs are being made. Upon completion of all guardrail repairs on the outside shoulders, the repairs will move to the inside (left) median shoulders, in both the northbound and southbound directions, which will require the inside (left) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in areas where the guardrail is being repaired in the median. This work may require intermittent lane closures for up to four weeks. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Bridge Coating to be Applied on the Highland Avenue Bridge Over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway), in Birmingham, on Monday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Monday, July 11, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will apply a bridge coating on the north side of the Highland Avenue Bridge over U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) in Birmingham. The Bridge Coating operation will require intermittent single lane closures in the northbound direction of travel; while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the inside (left) lanes and the outside (right) lanes. In addition, intermittent two lane closures will be required in the northbound direction of travel, while the coating is being applied to the bridge over the center lane. These lane closures are required to provide a safe work zone for the workmen, equipment and the traveling public. This Bridge Coating operation will be completed in approximately one to two days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. All roadway lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 3 p.m. each day. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Wednesday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, July 18, Wednesday, July 20 and Friday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure for Bridge Deck Repairs on I-65 in Shelby County, to begin Monday ALABASTER, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, July 18, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin making repairs to the bridge deck on the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane, at milepost 237.5, over Shelby County Road 263 and a railroad, south of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 238), in Alabaster. These bridge deck repairs are scheduled for up to a one week period, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 2:30 p.m. each day. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Lane Closures Continue on I-65 Southbound between U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the Shelby County Airport Interchange (MP 234) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 Southbound in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. until Monday, July 18 at 7 a.m., from milepost 238 to milepost 237;

• Monday, July 18 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, July 19 at 7 a.m., from milepost 238 to milepost 237;

• Tuesday, July 19 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, July 20 at 7 a.m., milepost 237 to milepost 236;

• Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, July 21 at 7 a.m., milepost 237 to milepost 236;

• Thursday, July 21 at 8 p.m. until Friday, July 22 at 7 a.m., milepost 236 to milepost 235; and

• Friday, July 22 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, July 23 at 9 a.m., milepost 236 to milepost 235.








Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday, July 18; Wednesday, July 20; and Thursday, July 21; from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound just south of the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) to the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.5) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County, just south of the I-459 Interchange (milepost 249.5) to the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248.5) for the following:

• Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 21 at 6 a.m., the two (outside) southbound lanes of I-65 from (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248.5) will be closed to allow for concrete pavement repairs to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following night.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Deck Repairs and Surface Overlay on I-65, in Birmingham, to begin Friday night Birmingham, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Friday, July 22, at 7 p.m., ALDOT will begin making repairs and placing a surface overlay on seven bridge decks on the I-65, in Birmingham, at the following locations:

• I-65 northbound over 4th Avenue South • I-65 northbound and southbound over 8th Avenue South (University Blvd) • I-65 northbound and southbound over 16th Avenue South • I-65 northbound and southbound over State Route 149 (Greensprings Highway)

The work will begin in the southbound direction, requiring the I-65 southbound inside (left)

lane to be closed. As work progresses, the I-65 southbound inside (left) and center lanes will both be closed,

while work is being performed in the center lane. After work is completed in the I-65 southbound inside (left) and center lanes, they will be

reopened to traffic, at which time the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane is closed, while similar work is being performed in the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane.

This process will be duplicated in the I-65 northbound direction at the same bridge locations. These bridge deck repairs and surface overlay work is scheduled for up to three to four weekends, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 6 a.m. on Monday morning, July 25, 2011. This schedule will be repeated for the next three to four weekends. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, July 26, Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Monday-Thursday, July 25-28, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.












• Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 25 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 286 to milepost 284;

• Monday, July 25 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 26 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from

milepost 284 to milepost 282;

• Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, July 27 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 287;

• Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 28 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 287 to milepost 282; and

• Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 29 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 287.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound from the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) to just south of the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 in Jefferson County from the I-459 Interchange (milepost 249.5) to just south of the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248) for the following:

• Monday, July 25 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 26 at 6 a.m., the two (outside) southbound lanes of I-65 from (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248) will be closed to allow for concrete pavement repairs to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the southbound (outside) and (inside) lane and (inside) shoulder of Interstate 59 will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, July 24 at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 25 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

the southbound (outside) and (inside) lane and (inside) shoulder of I-59 from Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure for Bridge Deck Repairs on I-65 in Shelby County, to Continue Monday ALABASTER, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Monday, July 25, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will continue making repairs to the bridge deck on the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane, at milepost 237.5, over Shelby County Road 263 and a railroad, south of the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 238), in Alabaster. These bridge deck repairs began on July 18, and are scheduled for an additional two week period, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 2:30 p.m. each day. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Maintenance of Median Barriers on I-65 Southbound from the Green Springs Ave Interchange (Exit 258) to the I-65/I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 261), to begin, Monday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Beginning on Monday, July 25, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will perform maintenance to the median barrier on I-65 southbound from the Green Springs Ave. Interchange (Exit 258) to the I-65/I-59 Route Interchange, in Birmingham, as follows: Monday, July 25:

• I-65 southbound, inside (left) lane and shoulder will be closed to provide sufficient space for equipment and personnel in the work area for median barrier maintenance.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between One Mile South of the U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 237) to the Shelby County Airport Interchange (MP 234) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane and outside lane of Interstate 65 in Shelby County will be closed to perform paving operations on the following dates:

• Sunday, July 24 at 6 p.m. until Monday, July 25 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236);

• Monday, July 25 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, July 26 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236); • Tuesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, July 27 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 236) to (milepost 235);

• Wednesday, July 27 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, July 28 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 236) to (milepost 235);

• Thursday, July 28 at 8 p.m. until Friday, July 29 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 235) to (milepost 234); and

• Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, July 30 at 9 a.m., from (milepost 235 to (milepost 234).







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on State Route 25 from U.S. 78 in Leeds (MP 169.7) to the St. Clair County Line (MP 170.6) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform work on State Route 25 in Jefferson County from SR-4 (U.S. 78) in Leeds (milepost 169.7) to the St. Clair County Line (milepost 170.6) for the following:

• Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. until Friday, July 29 at 6 a.m., there will be lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes of State Route 25 from (milepost 169.7) to (milepost 170.6) to allow for asphalt paving to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed Friday, July 29, Sunday, July 31, and Monday August 1, from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Deck Repairs and Surface Overlay on I-65, in Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m., ALDOT will continue making repairs and placing a surface overlay on seven bridge decks on I-65, in Birmingham, at the following locations:


Thursday Night, July 28, 2011: Thursday night, the work will begin in the southbound direction, requiring the I-65 southbound

outside (right) lane to be closed. As work progresses, the I-65 northbound outside (right) lane will be closed.

Friday July 29 thru Sunday July 31, 2011: Friday night, the work will begin in the southbound direction, requiring the I-65 southbound

inside (left) lane to be closed. As work progresses, the I-65 southbound inside (left) and center lanes will both be closed,

while work is being performed in the center lane. After work is completed in the I-65 southbound inside (left) and center lanes, they will be

reopened to traffic, at which time the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane is closed, while similar work is being performed in the I-65 southbound outside (right) lane.

This process will be duplicated in the I-65 northbound direction at the same bridge locations.


These bridge deck repairs and surface overlay work will require at least one additional weekend for all work to be completed, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 6 a.m. on Monday morning, August 1, 2011. This schedule will be repeated next weekend. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, August 1, Wednesday, August 3, and Friday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.







• Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. until Monday, August 1 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 284;

• Monday, August 1 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 2 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside)

lane from milepost 284 to milepost 286;

• Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 3 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 286 to milepost 287;

• Wednesday, August 3 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, August 4 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 287 to milepost 285; and

• Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 5 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 285 to milepost 283.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between the Shelby County Airport Exit (MP 234) and the U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, July 31 at 6 p.m. until Monday, August 1 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 234) to (milepost

233);

• Monday, August 1 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, August 2 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 234) to (milepost 233);

• Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, August 3 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 233) to (milepost 232);

• Wednesday, August 3 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, August 4 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 233) to (milepost 232);

• Thursday, August 4 at 8 p.m. until Friday, August 5 at 7 a.m., from (milepost 232) to (milepost

231); and

• Friday, August 5 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, August 6 at 9 a.m., from (milepost 232) to (milepost 231).






July 29, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the southbound (outside) and (inside) lane and (inside) shoulder of Interstate 59 southbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, July 31 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 1 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on

the southbound (outside) and (inside) lane and (inside) shoulder of I-59 southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Closure of Left Lane of Exit 261B on I-65 in Jefferson County for Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261B in Jefferson County (milepost 261) for the following:

• Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, August 3 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following three nights.

• Saturday night, August 6 at 9 p.m. until Sunday morning, August 7 at 5 a.m. the same

procedure will be followed. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






3rd Division Road Advisories: August 2011


Compiled: 10/3/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during August 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2011


Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 158 Monday-Thursday, August 1-4, from 7-7:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:10 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 156 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Bridge Replacement over Chickasaw Creek on SR 158 Requires Detours

MOBILE – Beginning Monday, August 15, weather permitting, construction will begin on State Road 158 in Mobile County on ALDOT’s project to replace the westbound bridge over Chickasaw Creek. Work to replace the 44-year old bridge will cost $3.6 million and is expected to be completed by November 2012. This project will replace the westbound bridge that was built in 1967. The eastbound bridge was constructed in 2006 when SR-158 was widened to a divided four-lane highway. Once constructed, the onsite detour will include shifting the existing westbound lanes to one of the eastbound lanes. Temporary barrier rail will be installed between the lanes to separate traffic. Once the detour is in place, the existing westbound bridge will be removed and the new one constructed.

Motorists are requested to consider adjusting arrival/departure times, observe speed limits and official detour signs, and use extreme caution in this area. ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this construction to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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CONTACT: Rebecca Leigh White ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Media & Community Relations Bureau Montgomery, Alabama 334-353-6534 [email protected]





Progress65 in Birmingham Prepares for First Ramp Closure BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project in Jefferson County. ALDOT’s contractor has reached a phase of work that will require the ramp from U.S. Highway 31 to Interstate 65 North to be closed for the ramp to be completely rebuilt. Weather permitting, the ramp closure will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 13. The official signed detour for Highway 31 to access I-65 North is to follow Highway 31 South to I-459 North and back onto I-65 North at Exit 250. ALDOT estimates the ramp closure will last for eight days. ALDOT will assess a penalty against the contractor if the work takes longer than eight days. The contractor could qualify for a bonus if the work is completed in less than eight days. Three other entrance and exit ramp closures will be necessary as the project moves forward. The schedule for those additional ramp closures has not been set, but only one closure will take place at any given time. ALDOT will announce each ramp closure in advance. This $21 million project is replacing the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Bureau 334-242-6963 [email protected]







Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday, August 15; Wednesday, August 17; and Thursday, August 18; from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.










FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-65 in Jefferson County Left Lane of Exit 261-B for Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261B in Jefferson County (milepost 261) for the following:

• Sunday, August 14 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 15 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Continues Maintenance Repairs on Northbound (inside) Lane of AL 75 in Blount County BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on AL 75 in Blount County for the following:

• Friday, August 12 for a period of up to two weeks the northbound (inside) lane of AL 75 from (milepost 17.6) to (milepost 17.9) will be closed to perform maintenance repairs at this location.






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on U.S. 31 Northbound and Southbound between Stouts Road (MP 282) and Snow Rogers Drive (MP 287) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform paving operations on U.S. 31 in Gardendale on the following dates and locations:

• Sunday, August 14 at 7 p.m. until Monday, August 15 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 283 to milepost 285;

• Monday, August 15 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 16 at 6 a.m., the northbound

(outside) lane from milepost 285 to milepost 287;

• Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 17 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 287 to milepost 284;


• Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 19 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 284.

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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us. MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Bureau 334-242-6963 [email protected]




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 12, 2011 State Transportation Officials Expect Outer Loop Project to Begin this Fall ALDOT Opened Bids this Morning on the Next Phase of Montgomery’s Outer Loop MONTGOMERY – Bids on a major road construction project to construct the next phase of Montgomery’s Outer Loop were opened today following a special letting by the Alabama Department of Transportation. Six contractors submitted bids to work on the estimated $70-80 million project that will connect I-85 and State Route 110 (Vaughn Road). ALDOT will review submitted bids, select and issue a Notice to Proceed to the contractor chosen to perform the work within the next 4-6 weeks. This phase of the Outer Loop construction will include:

• Realignment of parts of U.S. Highway 80 and State Route 126 (frontage roads) • Construction of the interchange where the Outer Loop and I-85 will intersect

ALDOT estimates work on the nearly four-mile project will begin this fall. ALDOT set a deadline for this phase to be completed by Dec. 1, 2014. At the completion of this phase of work, a paving project will be put out for bid. Once the paving project is completed, the portion of the Outer Loop between I-85 and SR-110 will be opened to traffic. For additional information, visit www.dot.state.al.us and click on Project Letting Information. ALDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across Alabama.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside and inside lanes of Interstate 59 Southbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, August 14 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 15 at 6 a.m., paving operations will

be done on the outside and inside lanes of I-59 Southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) and Shelby County Airport Exit (MP 234) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 Northbound in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, August 14 at 6 p.m. until Monday, August 15 at 6 a.m., (milepost 231) to (milepost

232); • Monday, August 15 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 16 at 6 a.m., (milepost 231) to (milepost

232); • Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 17 at 6 a.m., (milepost 232) to

(milepost 233); • Wednesday, August 17 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, August 18 at 6 a.m., (milepost 232) to

(milepost 233); • Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 19 at 6 a.m., (milepost 233) to (milepost

234); and • Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, August 20 at 9 a.m., (milepost 233) to (milepost

234). 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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Progress65 in Birmingham Postpones First Ramp Closure BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work previously scheduled to begin Saturday, August 13 on the ramp for Progress65 in Birmingham as been postponed. ALDOT will release more information as it becomes available. Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project in Jefferson County. ALDOT’s contractor has reached a phase of work that will require the ramp from U.S. Highway 31 to Interstate 65 North to be closed for the ramp to be completely rebuilt. The ramp closure will occur at a later date. This and three other entrance and exit ramp closures will be necessary as the project moves forward. The schedule for those additional ramp closures has not been set, but only one closure will take place at any given time. ALDOT will announce each ramp closure in advance. This $21 million project is replacing the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, August 15, Wednesday, August 17, Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound between I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) to just North of the Valleydale Road Interchange in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures to perform striping and concrete pavement repairs on Interstate 65 Southbound in Jefferson and Shelby Counties on the following dates:

• Thursday, August 18, a single lane closure at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. and a double lane closure at

11 p.m. until Friday, August 19 at 5 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248); • Friday, August 19, a single lane closure at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a double lane closure at 9

p.m. until Saturday, August 20 at 8 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248); and • Saturday, August 20 a double lane closure at 11 p.m. until Sunday, August 21 at 8 a.m.,

(milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248); 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-65 in Jefferson County Left Lane of Exit 261-B (milepost 261), for Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261B in Jefferson County (milepost 261) for the following:

• Sunday, August 21 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 22 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound between Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange in Hueytown (MP 115) to One Mile South of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (MP 111) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside and inside lanes of Interstate 59 Southbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, August 21 at 9 p.m. until Monday, August 22 at 6 a.m., paving operations will

be done on the outside and inside lanes of I-59 Southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound and Southbound between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) to the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to paving operations on Interstate 65 Northbound and Southbound in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, August 21 at 6 p.m. until Monday, August 22 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234)

to (milepost 235) and southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 237); • Monday, August 22 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 23 at 7 a.m., (milepost 234) to (milepost 235)

and southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236.25); • Tuesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 24 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost

235) to ( milepost 236) and southbound from (milepost 236.25) to (milepost 235.5); • Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, August 25 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost

235) to (milepost 236) and southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 235.5); • Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 26 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236)

to (milepost 237) and southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 237); and • Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, August 27 at 9 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236)

to (milepost 237 ) and southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236). 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound between I-459 Interchange (MP 250.1) to just north of the US 31 Interchange (MP 252) in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures to perform striping and move concrete barrier rail to move traffic to next phase of work on Interstate 65 Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Friday, August 19, a single lane closure at 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. and a double lane closure at 11

p.m. until Saturday, August 20 at 6 a.m. (milepost 250.1) to (milepost 252); 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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• Sunday, August 21 at 7 p.m. until Monday, August 22 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 283 to milepost 285;

• Monday, August 22 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 23 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane

from milepost 285 to milepost 287;

• Tuesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 24 at 6 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane from milepost 287 to milepost 284;

• Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, August 25 at 6 a.m., the southbound (inside) lane from milepost 284 to milepost 282; and

• Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 26 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 284.


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Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Monday through Thursday, August 22-25, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.





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Progress65: Ramp Opening Ahead of Schedule Next Ramp Closure to Begin Immediately BIRMINGHAM – The ramp from U.S. Highway 31 onto Interstate 65 is expected to open Thursday evening after being totally rebuilt as part of a major interstate improvement project. The ramp was closed at 6 p.m. last Saturday for a rebuilding process that was expected to take at least eight days. Completion in less than eight days qualifies the contractor for a bonus that will be calculated by ALDOT officials based on the exact time of re-opening. The next phase of rebuilding will require closing the exit ramp from I-65 North to U.S. Highway 31 (Exit 252). This off-ramp is expected to close at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday in conjunction with opening the adjacent ramp to I-65. Closing the Exit 252 ramp will allow crews to replace a barrier wall, improve drainage structures and rebuild the ramp itself. Unlike the first ramp closure, there is no timeline for how long the work may take but a bonus tied to the entire project will serve as incentive to return the ramp to service as soon as possible. Detour signs and variable message boards will help guide traffic around the closed ramp. I-65 northbound traffic seeking to use the closed ramp for access to U.S. 31 would be diverted along I-459 South to Exit 13, the U.S. 31 exit. I-459 traffic seeking to merge onto I-65 and then take the closed ramp would instead need to exit I-459 at Exit 13 to U.S. 31. Additional ramp closures will be necessary as the project moves forward. ALDOT’s project to replace the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia represents a $21 million upgrade for one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-65 in Jefferson County Left Lane of Exit 261-B (milepost 261), for Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261-B in Jefferson County (milepost 261) for the following:








MEDIA ADVISORY Lane Closures on I-65 in Shelby County to perform Paving Operations Between I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, August 28 at 6 p.m. until Monday, August 29 at 7 a.m., northbound from

(milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and on I-65 southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Monday, August 29 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 30 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and on I-65 southbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Tuesday, August 30 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 31 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 232);

• Wednesday, August 31 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, September 1 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from (milepost 238) to (milepost 236); and

• Thursday, September 1 at 7 p.m. until Friday, September 2 at 7 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and from (milepost 236) to (milepost 234).


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Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Monday through Thursday, August 29 through September 1, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Deck Repairs and Surface Overlay on I-65, in Birmingham Birmingham, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, August 4, at 7 p.m., ALDOT will continue making repairs and placing a surface overlay on seven bridge decks on I-65, in Birmingham, at the following locations:


Thursday Night, August 4, 2011: Thursday night, the work will begin in the southbound direction, requiring the I-65

southbound outside (right) lane to be closed. As work progresses, the I-65 northbound outside (right) lane will be closed.

Friday August 5 thru Monday August 8, 2011: Friday night, the work will begin in the northbound direction, requiring the I-65

northbound inside (left) and center lanes to be closed.

After work is completed in the I-65 northbound inside (left) and center lanes, they will be reopened to traffic, at which time the I-65 northbound outside (right) lane is closed, while similar work is being performed in the northbound outside (right) lane.


These bridge deck repairs and surface overlay work may require at least one additional weekend for all work to be completed, depending on weather and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 6 a.m. on Monday morning, August 8, 2011. This schedule may be repeated next weekend, if necessary. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





TRAFFIC ADVISORY Temporary Closure of State Route 197 in Union Springs Next Week BULLOCK COUNTY, Ala. – A small section of State Route 197 (Martin Luther King Avenue/Truck Route 29) in Union Springs near Tye Avenue will be closed beginning Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 a.m. to allow for the replacement of a crossdrain pipe. The Alabama Department of Transportation announced today that the 0.103-mile closure is expected to last approximately 7 to 10 days, weather permitting. The official signed detour will be along SR-29 (South Prairie Street). An additional closure on State Route 223 near County Road 191 will occur in the near future to replace another crossdrain pipe. A temporary road closure will also be needed during this project. ALDOT will notify area media, city and county officials when work will begin. The total cost for repairs on both projects is expected to be around $488,000. 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 to improve Alabama’s roadways. ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Closure of Left Lane of Exit 261-B on I-65 in Jefferson County for Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261-B in Jefferson County (milepost 261) for the following:








MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Closure of Northbound (Inside) Lane of AL 75 in Blount County for Maintenance Repairs BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on AL 75 in Blount County (milepost 17.6) to (milepost 17.9) for the following:

• Friday, August 5 for a period of 4 to 7 days the northbound (inside) lane of AL 75 from (milepost 17.6) to (milepost 17.9) will be closed to perform maintenance repairs at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on US 31 Northbound and Southbound between Stouts Road (MP 282) and Snow Rogers Drive (MP 287) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures to perform paving operations on US 31 in Gardendale on the following dates:

• Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. until Monday, August 8 at 6 a.m., the northbound (outside) lane from milepost 284 to milepost 287;

• Monday, August 8 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, August 9 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside)

lane from milepost 287 to milepost 285;

• Tuesday, August 9 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, August 10 at 6 a.m., the southbound (outside) lane from milepost 285 to milepost 283;


• Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 12 at 6 a.m., the northbound (inside) lane from milepost 282 to milepost 283.







MEDIA ADVISORY Overnight I-65 SB Lane Closures on Friday and Saturday Single Lane Closure from I-459 to near the Cahaba River Bridge BIRMINGHAM – The Alabama Department of Transportation announces nighttime lane closures to perform work on Interstate 65 southbound in Jefferson County from the I-459 Interchange (milepost 250) to just south of the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248). Weather permitting, Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6 from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m., the outside lane of I-65 southbound will be closed for concrete pavement repairs. Additionally, work may occur on Sunday, August 7 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. if needed. ALDOT scheduled the overnight repairs during times of least traffic impact.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Southbound and Northbound between the US 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the US 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County on the following dates:

• Sunday, August 7 at 6 p.m. until Monday, August 8 at 7 a.m., southbound from (milepost

238) to (milepost 237);

• Monday, August 8 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, August 9 at 7 a.m., southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 236.5);

• Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, August 10 at 7 a.m., southbound from (milepost 236.5) to (milepost 235.5);

• Wednesday, August 10 at 8 p.m. until Thursday, August 11 at 7 a.m., southbound from (milepost 237) to (milepost 235.5);

• Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 12 at 7 a.m., northbound from

(milepost 231) to (milepost 232) and southbound (milepost 238) to (milepost 237); and

• Friday, August 12 at 7 p.m. until Saturday, August 13 at 9 a.m., northbound from (milepost 231) to (milepost 232) and southbound (milepost 238) to (milepost 237).








Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 158 on Monday, August 8, from 7-7:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:10 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. I-20 on-ramps will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 156 westbound.

Weather permitting, rolling roadblocks will also be in place Tuesday-Thursday, August 9-11, between Exits 144 and 153, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during these times.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Additional information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822. You may also sign up for e-mail alerts by replying to [email protected].







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Plans Traffic Striping on I-59 in Birmingham From U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A, to SR 79 (Tallapoosa Street, Exit 128) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Thursday, August 11, between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., ALDOT will place Traffic Striping on I-59, in Birmingham. The traffic striping will take place on I-59 from U.S. 31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Exit 126-A to State Route 79 (Tallapoosa Street, Exit 128). If the work is not completed Thursday, it will be rescheduled to be completed next week. This work will involve a moving operation and will require intermittent lane closures in the area of the work. This work will be ongoing in both the northbound and southbound directions. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic by 3 p.m. each day. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Bridge Rail Repairs on US-31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) Southbound Flyover Bridge, leading to US-280 Eastbound, in Birmingham/Homewood area BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On Wednesday, August 10, weather conditions permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will make repairs to the bridge railing, located on the US-31 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) southbound flyover bridge, outside (right) lane and shoulder, leading to US-280 eastbound, in Birmingham/Homewood area. This work will require the outside (right) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the repairs for approximately 3 weeks. The travel lane and shoulder will be reopened to traffic by 3:00 p.m. each day. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

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3rd Division Road Advisories: September 2011


Compiled: 10/3/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during September 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 15 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 9, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Lane Closure, Rolling Road Blocks ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the outside westbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 150 and 151 from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to set a concrete barrier rail.

Additionally, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Monday -Thursday, Sept. 12-15, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Additional information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822. You may also sign up for e-mail alerts by replying to [email protected].







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, September 11 at 6 p.m. until Monday , September 12 at 6 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 234) to ( milepost 235) and on I-65 southbound from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 232) to (milepost 230);

• Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, September 13 at 6 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 234) to ( milepost 235) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 230) to (milepost 228);

• Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, September 14 at 6 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 235) to (milepost 236) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 228) to (milepost 226);

• Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, September 15 at 6 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 235) to (milepost 236) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 232) to (milepost 229);

• Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m. until Friday, September 16 at 6 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 237) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 229) to (milepost 226);


• Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m., I-65 northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 237) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. (milepost 232) to (milepost 230).


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 SB and NB to Perform Paving Operations, in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside and inside lanes of Interstate 59 Southbound and Northbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, September 11 at 9 p.m. until Monday, September 12 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be

done on the outside lane of I-59 Southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). Also, paving operations will be done on the inside lane of I-59 Northbound (milepost 111) to (milepost (115) from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-65 and I-59 in Jefferson County at the I-65/I-59 Interchange Left Lane of Exit 261-B (MP 261) I-65 and Left Lane of Exit 124-A (MP 124) I-59, for Slide Repairs BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on Interstate 65 at Exit 261-B (milepost 261) and on I-59 at Exit 124-A in Jefferson County (milepost 124) for the following:

• Sunday, September 11 at 9 p.m. until Monday, September 12 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location.

• Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, September 13 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 124-

A), I-59 Northbound to I-65 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) and the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.5), in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248.5) and I-459 (milepost 249.5) to perform concrete pavement repairs on Interstate 65 Southbound and Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Monday, September 12, a double lane closure southbound at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, September

13 at 5 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248.5); and • Tuesday, September 13, a single lane closure northbound at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (milepost 248.5) to

(milepost 249.5), a double lane closure northbound at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, September 14 at 5 a.m. (milepost 248.5) to (milepost 249.5). The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Bankhead Tunnel Closed for Repairs this Weekend MOBILE – Weather permitting, the Bankhead Tunnel on U.S. Highway 98 will be closed Friday, September 16, beginning at 9 p.m., until Monday, September 19, at 5 a.m., for ramp repairs. Traffic will be detoured to the Wallace Tunnel on Interstate 10 during the closure. 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 to improve Alabama’s roadways. ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally and economically sound transportation network across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Wednesday, September 14 and Friday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-59 in Jefferson County at the I-65/I-59 Interchange Left Lane of Exit 124-A (MP 124), for Slide Repairs BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on I-59 at Exit 124-A in Jefferson County (milepost 124) for the following:

• Sunday, September 18 at 9 p.m., until Monday, September 19 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 124-A),

I-59 Northbound to I-65 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights with the lane closure starting at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.









done on the outside lane of I-59 Southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following two nights. Also, paving operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 Northbound (milepost 111) to (milepost (115) from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.


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• Sunday, September 18 at 6 p.m. until Monday , September 19 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to ( milepost 234) and southbound from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost236);

• Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, September 20 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to ( milepost 236) and on southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, September 21 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to ( milepost 238) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, September 22 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. until Friday, September 23 at 6 a.m., paving operations will be done on I-65 northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and on I-65 southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234); and


• Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m., northbound from

(milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234).


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) and the Valleydale Road Interchange (MP 248), in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248.5) and I-459 (milepost 249.5) to perform concrete pavement repairs on Interstate 65 Southbound and Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Saturday, September 17, a double lane closure, southbound at 11 p.m. until Sunday, September 18 at

8 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248.5) and a double lane closure, northbound at 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. (milepost 248.5) to (milepost 249.5); and

• Sunday, September 18, a single lane closure, northbound at 7 p.m. until Monday, September 19 at 5

a.m. (milepost 248) to (milepost 249). 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Monday-Thursday, Sept. 19-22, from 7-7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7-7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during the rolling roadblocks.











MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-59 in Jefferson County at the I-65/I-59 Interchange Left Lane of Exit 124-A (MP 124), for Slide Repairs BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on I-59 at Exit 124-A in Jefferson County (milepost 124) for the following:

• Sunday, September 25 at 9 p.m., until Monday, September 26 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 124-A),

I-59 Northbound to I-65 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights with the lane closure starting at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.









done on the outside lane of I-59 Southbound from the Allison/Bonnett Memorial Drive Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following five nights. Also, paving operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 Northbound (milepost 111) to (milepost (115) from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Utility Line Installation immediately south of the Shelby County Airport Interchange (Exit 234) CALERA - Weather permitting, on Sunday, September 25, beginning at 7:00 a.m., a utility company will install new utility lines across I-65, immediately south of the Shelby County Airport Interchange (Exit 234). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound on each approach to the utility line crossing south of the Shelby County Airport Interchange (Exit 234). This operation will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. 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 Utility operation to improve Utility service to the area. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY

Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure on I-65 NB and SB, from the I-65/59 Route Interchange (Exit 261) in Birmingham to the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 252) in Hoover BIRMINGHAM – Beginning Tuesday night, September 27 at approximately 8 p.m., weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will make concrete pavement repairs on I-65 northbound and southbound. The repairs will begin at the U.S. 31 Interchange (Exit 252) in Hoover and will continue to the I-65/59 Route Interchange (Exit 261) in Birmingham. After repairs are made in the northbound direction, the work will proceed in the southbound direction. These repairs will require either inside (left) or outside (right) single lane closures in the area of the repairs. This operation will continue for approximately a three to four week period. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 6 a.m., each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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3rd Division Road Advisories for October 2011


Compiled: 11/8/2011

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during October 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2011

Progress65: Exit to I-65 North from I-459 to Reopen Monday BIRMINGHAM – The entrance ramp to Interstate 65 North from I-459 (Exit 250) is expected to reopen Monday, October 10 at noon, weather permitting. This planned reopening would result in completion of this work within the eleven days originally stated. The Exit 250 ramp was closed to allow crews to replace a barrier wall, improve drainage structures and rebuild the ramp itself. This ramp closure has the potential to impact up to 26,000 vehicles daily, more than the 15,000 impacted by the two previous closures. Like the previous two closures, ALDOT officials will offer alternate routes and modified traffic schedules to assist impacted drivers while construction crews work quickly to reopen the ramp. The ramp closure is part of the $21 million project to replace the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) and the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.5), in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 248.5) and I-459 (milepost 249.5) to seal concrete pavement joints on Interstate 65 Southbound and Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Saturday, October 8, a double lane closure, southbound at 11 p.m. until Sunday,

October 9 at 8 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248.5) and a double lane closure, northbound at 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. (milepost 248.5) to (milepost 249.5).


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 NB to Perform Paving Operations, in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside and inside lanes of Interstate 59 Northbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, October 9 at 8 p.m. until Monday, October 10 at 5 a.m., paving operations

will be done on the inside and outside lanes of I-59 Northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.


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October 7, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure on I-65 in Jefferson County at the I-65/I-59 Interchange Left Lane of Exit 261B (MP 261) for Slide Repairs BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a lane closure to perform work on I-65 at Exit 261-B (milepost 261) in Jefferson County for the following;

• Sunday, October 9 at 9 p.m., until Monday, October 10 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Installation on U.S. 280 Eastbound approach to State Route 149 (Shades Creek Parkway), in Homewood/ Mountain Brook area BIRMINGHAM – On Sunday, October 9 at approximately 9 p.m., weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will install new guardrail on U.S. 280 Eastbound, in the median approaching State Route 149 (Shades Creek Parkway) in the Homewood/Mountain Brook area. This work will be in the eastbound direction but will require the eastbound and westbound inside (left) lanes to be closed due to the narrow width of the median. It is anticipated that this work can be completed no later than October 13, 2011, depending on work progress and weather conditions. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 5 a.m., each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

ALDOT Announces Emergency Utility Work on State Route 75 just north of Polly Reed Road in Center Point

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Friday, October 14, weather permitting, beginning at approximately 9 a.m., a utility contractor will make repairs to a gas line located along State Route 75 just north of Polly Reed Road in Center Point. These utility repairs will require the State Route 75 southbound outside (right) lane to be closed, while the repairs are being made. 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 utility operation.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Installation on U.S. 280 Eastbound approach to State Route 149 (Shades Creek Parkway), in Homewood/ Mountain Brook area BIRMINGHAM – On Sunday, October 16 at approximately 9 p.m., weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will install new guardrail on U.S. 280 Eastbound, in the median approaching State Route 149 (Shades Creek Parkway) in the Homewood/Mountain Brook area. This work will be in the eastbound direction and will require the eastbound inside (left) lane to be closed due to the narrow width of the median. It is anticipated that this work can be completed no later than October 19, 2011, depending on work progress and weather conditions. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 5 a.m., each morning. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





October 14, 2011


• Sunday, October 16 at 9 p.m., until Monday, October 17 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m.;








• Sunday, October 16 at 8 p.m. until Monday, October 17 at 5 a.m., paving operations

will be done on the inside and outside lanes of I-59 Northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following five nights. Also, the inside lane of I-59 Southbound (milepost 115) to (milepost 111) will be closed to perform shoulder work 9 p.m. until 6 a.m.. The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.


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• Sunday, October 16 at 6 p.m. until Monday , October 17 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 230) and southbound from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 234);

• Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, October 18 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 232) and on southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 234);

• Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday, October 19 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 228) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 230);

• Wednesday, October 19 at 7 p.m. until Thursday, October 20 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 228) to (milepost 230) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 230);

• Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. until Friday, October 21 at 6 a.m., northbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 232) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. (milepost 230) to (milepost 226); and


• Friday, October 21 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, October 22 at 9 a.m., northbound from



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 14, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces Lane Closures/Rolling Road Blocks Monday ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, the outside westbound lane of I-20 will be closed between mile markers 148 and 149 from 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, to set girders at the Kelly Creek Bridge.

Additionally, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 158 Monday -Thursday, Oct. 17–20, from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 156 westbound during the rolling roadblock. The U.S. Highway 78 overpass in the work zone will also be blocked during blasting. Motorists can access I-20 via Cook Springs Road.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County, and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Additional information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822. You may also sign up for e-mail alerts by replying to [email protected].







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure for Asphalt Pavement Patching on State Route 79, to begin Wednesday ONEONTA, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Wednesday, October 19, ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on State Route 79, southbound between milepost 50.5 near the intersection of U.S. 278 in the Brooksville area to milepost 54.0 at the Blount/Marshall County line. This patching operation will require the southbound travel lane and shoulder to be closed, intermittently in the area of the work. Flagmen will be present to handle traffic control by alternating traffic on the northbound lane, in the area of the patching operation. This patching operation will be performed during daylight hours, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and is scheduled for a one to two week period, depending on weather conditions and other unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Utility Line Installation on U.S. 31 between Brookwood Medical Center and Shades Crest Road, Wednesday BIRMINGHAM - Weather permitting, on Wednesday, October 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m., a utility company will install new utility lines across U.S. 31, between the Brookwood Medical Center and Shades Crest Road. This work will require the U.S. 31 southbound outside (right) lane to be closed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 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 Utility operation to improve Utility service to the area. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






Progress65: Ramp Opening BIRMINGHAM – The exit ramp from I-65 North to U.S. Highway 31 (Exit 252) is expected to open Thursday, October 20 at approximately 6 a.m. The ramp has been totally rebuilt as part of a major interstate improvement project. The ramp was closed at the end of August 2011 in conjunction with opening the adjacent ramp to I-65. Closing the Exit 252 ramp allowed crews to replace a barrier wall, improve drainage structures and rebuild the ramp itself. ALDOT’s project to replace the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia represents a $21 million upgrade for one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Corridor X in Birmingham Prepares for Ramp Closures BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. ALDOT’s contractor has reached a phase of work that will require the closure of the on ramps from U.S. Highway 31 to Interstate 65 Northbound and Southbound. The ramps are being closed as this project continues to moves forward with the adding of news lanes, bridges, ramps and other construction all simultaneously. Weather permitting; the ramp closure will begin at 12 noon on Monday, October 24. The official signed detour for U.S. Highway 31 to access I-65 Northbound and Southbound will be Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Bridge Joint Repairs on I-65 Bridges, at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover, to begin Monday night BIRMINGHAM – On Monday night, October 24, weather permitting, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., ALDOT will begin sealing the bridge joints, located on the I-65 Southbound bridge, outside (right) lane at the Valleydale Road Interchange (Exit 247), in Hoover. This work will require the outside (right) travel lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the repairs. Upon completion of the bridge joint repairs in the southbound outside (right) lane, the repairs will continue in the remaining lanes of the bridge. After the southbound bridge is completed, the work will continue in a similar manner on the I-65 Northbound bridge. This work will require intermittent lane closures for one to two weeks, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Deck Repairs on I-59 Southbound Ramp over Edwards Lake Road, near Trussville BIRMINGHAM, - On Monday, October 24, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will begin concrete repairs to the bridge deck on I-59 Southbound, over Edwards Lake Road, near Milepost 137.4. The two left southbound lanes approaching the bridge will be closed during the repairs and the concrete curing time. Access to the left two lanes, just beyond the work site, will remain open in order for motorists to continue their travel to either I-59 Southbound or I-459 Southbound. These bridge deck repairs are scheduled to be completed within a one to two week period, depending on weather conditions and unexpected road contingencies. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 3:00 p.m. each day. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-59 Northbound Between SR 75 (Roebuck Parkway Interchange), (Exit 134) and I-459 Interchange (Exit 137), in Birmingham (Roebuck Area) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 24, ALDOT will perform Geotechnical Investigations on the I-59 Northbound outside (right) lane, which will require lane closures as follows: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.:

• I-59 Northbound outside (right) lane from just north of Esplanade Drive to just north of Willow Lane

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 9 a.m. until 3p.m.:

• I-59 Northbound outside (right) lane one mile north of the I-459 Interchange (Exit 137) between milepost 138.1 and milepost 138.15

All Geotechnical Operations should be completed within approximately 6 hours, dependent on weather conditions and work progress and other roadway contingencies. 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 Geotechnical Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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• Monday, October 24 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, October 25 at 5 a.m., paving operations

will be done on the inside and outside lanes of I-59 Northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights. Also, the inside lane of I-59 Southbound (milepost 115) to (milepost 111) will be closed to perform shoulder work 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Tuesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 27 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Corridor X in Birmingham Prepares for Ramp Closures BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. ALDOT’s contractor has reached a phase of work that will require the closure of the on ramps from U.S. Highway 31 to Interstate 65 Northbound and Southbound in Fultondale. The ramps are being closed as this project continues to move forward with the adding of new lanes, bridges, ramps and other construction all simultaneously. Weather permitting; the ramp closures will begin at 12 noon on Monday, October 24. The official signed detour for U.S. Highway 31 to access I-65 Northbound and Southbound will be Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) As Work Continues on Corridor X in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures on I-65 Northbound in Birmingham between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) to perform the following:

• Monday night, October 24 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday morning, October 25 at 6 a.m., double (left) lane closure to perform milling operation and temporary paving in median;

• Tuesday night, October 25 at 7 p.m. until Wednesday morning, October 26 at 6 a.m., double

(left) lane closures to perform milling operation; and

• Wednesday night, October 26 at 7 p.m. until Thursday morning, October 27 at 6 a.m., single lane closure to perform milling operation.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure for Asphalt Pavement Patching on State Route 79, to begin Wednesday ONEONTA, Ala. – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, October 31, ALDOT will begin patching the asphalt pavement on State Route 79, southbound between milepost 50.5 near the intersection of U.S. 278 in the Brooksville area to milepost 54.0 at the Blount/Marshall County line. This patching operation will require the southbound travel lane and shoulder to be closed, intermittently in the area of the work. Flagmen will be present to handle traffic control by alternating traffic on the northbound lane, in the area of the patching operation. This patching operation will be performed during daylight hours, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and is scheduled for a one to two week period, depending on weather conditions and other unexpected road contingencies. 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 maintenance operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure on I-65 Northbound to perform Patching Operation, as Corridor X Works Continues Northbound between I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, beginning at 5 a.m., Saturday, October 29; ALDOT will perform a patching operation, northbound on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). This patching operation is expected to be completed by 10 a.m. A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers will slow I-65 traffic, northbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until the patching operation is complete. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





October 28, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.5) and the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.5), in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 249.9) and I-459 (milepost 248.0) to remove the temporary concrete barrier wall in the median, repair guardrail and striping on Interstate 65 Southbound and Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Wednesday, November 2, a single lane closure, southbound at 7 p.m. until Thursday,

November 3 at 5 a.m. (milepost 249.5) to (milepost 248.), removing temporary concrete barrier wall and guardrail repair in median;

• Thursday, November 3, single lane closure, southbound, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and double

lane closures from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., (milepost 249.9) to (milepost 248) striping; single lane closure, northbound (inside) lane 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., (milepost 248.5) to (milepost 249.5) removing temporary concrete barrier wall.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Moving Operation for Traffic Striping on State Route 269 NB and SB, between MP 21 and MP 23, north of the Birmingport area JASPER – Weather permitting, on Monday, October 31, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m., a contractor will conduct a moving operation to place traffic striping on State Route 269, Northbound and Southbound, in the Birmingport area. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic no later than 2:30 p.m. In the event that all work is not completed on Monday, the work will continue on Tuesday, November 1. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






3rd Division Road Advisories for November 2011



This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during November 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 2, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRESS 20 Announces I-20 Rolling Road Blocks Thursday ST. CLAIR COUNTY – Work continues on Interstate 20 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to widen the last four-lane segment of the roadway in St. Clair County.

Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 Thursday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting between mile markers 150 and 151. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound during these times, but motorists can still access I-20 via Cook Springs Road.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County, and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Additional information is available online at www.progress20.com or by phone at 866-888-0822. You may also sign up for e-mail alerts by replying to [email protected].






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2011


• Sunday, November 6 at 10 p.m. until Monday , November 7 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 234);

• Monday, November 7 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, November 8 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 234);

• Tuesday, November 8 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, November 9 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 230);

• Wednesday, November 9 at 9 p.m. until Thursday, November 10 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 230);

• Thursday, November 10 at 9 p.m. until Friday, November 11 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 237.5) and southbound from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 230) to (milepost 226); and


• Friday, November 11 at 11 p.m. until Saturday, November 12 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 237.5) and southbound from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 230) to (milepost 226).


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2011 MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between just north of the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 249) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (MP 248) in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures between just north of Valleydale Road Interchange (milepost 248) to just north of the Cahaba River Bridge (milepost 249) to perform paving and striping operations on Interstate 65 Southbound and Northbound in Jefferson County on the following dates:

• Monday, November 7, a single lane closure, southbound at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 9 p.m. until Tuesday, November 8 at 5 a.m. (milepost 249) to (milepost 248), to perform striping operations at this location;

• Tuesday, November 8, a single lane closure, northbound at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 8 p.m. until Wednesday, November 9 at 5 a.m., (milepost 249) to (milepost 248) to perform striping operations at this location; and

• Wednesday, November 9, a single lane closure, southbound at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a double lane closure from 9 p.m. until Thursday, November 10 at 5 a.m., (milepost 249) to (milepost 248) to perform paving operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following night.


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Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 147 and 156 Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 8-10, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 152 eastbound and at Exit 153 westbound during these times, but motorists can still access I-20 via Cook Springs Road.



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County, and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties.








MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, November 7 and Thursday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






Progress65 in Birmingham Prepares for Lane Closure BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Friday, November 11 beginning at 9 p.m., the southbound (inside) lane of I-65 will be closed to reconstruct a portion of this lane. This work will consist of grading, asphalt paving and concrete paving. Work is expected to be completed by 5 a.m., Monday, November 14. During this operation the southbound (outside) lane will remain open as well as the southbound contraflow lane. This will provide two southbound travel lanes. This $21 million project is replacing the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 NB to Perform Paving Operations, in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside lane of Interstate 59 Northbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, November 13 at 8 p.m. until Monday, November 14 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 Northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115) to perform paving operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following five nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Moving Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times, the inside and outside lanes of I-65 in Shelby County there will be moving lane closures to place traffic striping and pavement markers for the following:


• Monday, November 14 at 6 p.m. until Tuesday, November 15 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 226) to (milepost 230) and on southbound from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 234);


• Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m. until Thursday, November 17 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 230);

• Thursday, November 17 at 6 p.m. until Friday, November 18 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 237) and southbound from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 230) to (milepost 226); and

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Friday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 78 and AL 269 JASPER, Ala. – Beginning on Monday, November 14, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will make repairs to the guardrail located on U.S. 78 and State Route 269, as follows: U.S. 78 from Glascow Hollow Road to near Littleton-Sayre Road:

• Repairs will begin in the westbound direction and will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed. The westbound boundaries of work will be from milepost 143.55 to milepost 151.11. Upon completion of the westbound direction, the repairs will move to the eastbound direction and will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed. The eastbound boundaries will be from milepost 152.44 to milepost 145.18.

SR 269 from north of Lexington Street to near Old Mulga Loop Road:

Repairs will begin in the northbound direction and will require the outside (right) shoulder to be closed. The northbound boundaries of work will be from milepost 3.55 to milepost 6.67. Upon completion of the northbound direction, the repairs will move to the southbound direction and will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed. The southbound boundaries will be from milepost 5.84 to milepost 3.00.

This work may require intermittent lane closures in the area of the work, for up to four weeks. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Wednesday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 NB to Perform Paving Operations, in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside lane of Interstate 59 northbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday, November 20 at 8 p.m. until Monday, November 21 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the Shelby/Chilton County Line (MP 226) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to install guardrail and perform shoulder grading operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:


• Monday, November 21 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, November 22 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 230) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234); and

• Tuesday, November 22 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, November 23 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 232).


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (MP 247.9), in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (milepost 247.9) to perform paving and striping operations on Interstate 65 southbound and northbound in Jefferson and Shelby Counties on the following dates:

• Sunday, November 20, a single lane closure, northbound at 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 8 p.m. until Monday, November 21, at 5 a.m. (milepost 247.9) to (milepost 248.4). Workers will perform paving and striping operations at these locations. The same procedure will be followed the following night.

• Tuesday, November 22, a single lane closure, southbound at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 9 p.m. until Wednesday, November 23, at midnight (milepost 248.4) to (milepost 247.9). Workers will perform paving and striping operations at these locations.


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Weather permitting, state troopers will conduct rolling roadblocks between Exits 144 and 153 on Monday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 7:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes and from 7 to 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, for blasting. On-ramps to I-20 will be closed at Exit 147 eastbound and at Exit 152 westbound. Motorists may access I-20 via Exit 152 (Cook Springs Road).



The Progress 20 Web site and toll-free project update information line, along with posters, brochures and signage, are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of the progress being made to improve the state’s interstates. Additional ongoing projects include Progress 20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties, Progress 59 in Etowah County, and Progress 65 in Jefferson and Shelby counties.









• Monday, November 28 at 8 p.m. until Tuesday, November 29 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the I-65/U.S. 31 interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to install guardrail on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, November 27 at 12 p.m.(midnight) until Monday , November 28 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 12 p.m.(midnight) to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Monday, November 28 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, November 29 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and on southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);


• Wednesday, November 30 at 9 p.m. until Thursday, December 1 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Thursday, December 1 at 9 p.m. until Friday, December 2 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236)

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (MP 247.9), in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (milepost 247.9) to perform paving and striping operations on Interstate 65 southbound and northbound in Jefferson and Shelby Counties on the following dates:

• Monday, November 28, a single lane closure, northbound at 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 8 p.m. until Tuesday, November 29, at 5 a.m. (milepost 247.9) to (milepost 248.4). Workers will perform paving and striping operations at these locations; and

• Tuesday, November 29, a single lane closure, southbound at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and a

double lane closure from 9 p.m. until Wednesday, November 30, at 5 a.m., (milepost 248.4) to (milepost 247.9). Workers will perform paving and striping operations at these locations. The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.


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Progress65 in Birmingham Prepares for Lane Shift BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, beginning Monday, November 28 at 9 p.m., the southbound travel lane of I-65 will shift to the (inside) lane so that work can be done to reconstruct the southbound (outside) lane. This work will consist of grading, asphalt paving and concrete paving. Work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, November 29 at 5 a.m. During this operation the southbound (inside) lane will remain open as well as the southbound contraflow lane. This will provide two southbound travel lanes. This $21 million project is replacing the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Monday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound, Thursday night As Work Continues on Corridor X in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures, Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday morning at mile marker 266. This operation will consist of milling the existing asphalt, repaving asphalt and installing temporary stripe, northbound on various lanes.

The operation will require the use of 2 troopers to assist with the pacing traffic and lane closures of I-65 northbound from I-20/59 and the I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) to Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267).







Progress65 in Birmingham Lane Shift, Wednesday night BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, beginning Wednesday, November 30 at 9 p.m., the southbound travel lanes of I-65 will shift to the inside lanes so work can be done to reconstruct the southbound (outside) lanes. This work will consist of grading, asphalt paving and concrete paving. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday, December 1 at 5 a.m. During this operation the southbound (inside) lanes will remain open as well as the southbound contraflow lane. This will provide three southbound travel lanes. This $21 million project is replacing the aging, maintenance-intensive segment of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31/Vestavia. The project is part of ALDOT’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to preserve critical highway infrastructure. ALDOT has branded this project Progress65, and when completed the new concrete surface will provide a smoother ride along one of Alabama’s busiest interstate corridors. This 2.34-mile concrete pavement project is scheduled for completion around the end of 2011. The project includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the concrete roadway and ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. Sign up for project update e-mails at [email protected]. The Progress65 web site, www.progress65.com, and toll-free project update information line, 866-888-0822, is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Progress on Alabama Roadways campaign to keep travelers informed of ongoing improvements to Alabama’s interstates. Other ongoing construction includes Progress65 in Shelby County, Progress20 in Calhoun, Cleburne, St. Clair and Talladega counties, and Progress59 in Etowah County. Motorist are urged to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure time, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting, Friday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






3rd Division Road Advisories: December 2011



This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during December 2011 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

a ne Cls FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 between U.S. 31 Interchange and the I-65/I-459 Interchange in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the inside lane of I-65 southbound and northbound between just north of the U.S. 31 Interchange in Vestavia (milepost 252) to just north of the I-65/I-459 Interchange (milepost 251.5) in Jefferson County will be closed to pour concrete median barrier at this location on the following date:

• Wednesday, December 21, at 9 p.m. until Thursday, December 22, at 5 a.m. (milepost

252) to (milepost 251.5). 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound to Perform Paving Operations in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the inside lane of Interstate 59 southbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Tuesday, December 27 at 8 p.m. until Wednesday, December 28 at 5 a.m., shoulder

work will be done on the inside lane of I-59 southbound from the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following two nights.


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a ne Cls December 16, 2011


• Monday, December 19 at 8 p.m., until Tuesday, December 20 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 northbound to I-59 southbound at the I-65/I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location.







MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound to Perform Paving Operations, in Jefferson County BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces the outside lane of Interstate 59 southbound will be closed to perform work in Jefferson County for the following:

• Sunday , December 18 at 9 p.m. until Monday, December 19 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 southbound from the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115) to one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111). The same procedure will be followed the following three nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:

• Sunday, December 18 at 11 p.m. until Monday , December 19 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Monday, December 19 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, December 20 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and on southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Tuesday, December 20 at 9 p.m . until Wednesday, December 21 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Wednesday, December 21 at 9 p.m. until Thursday, December 22 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234); and

• Thursday, December 22 at 9 p.m. until Friday, December 23 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 232).


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Rock Fall Cleanup on I-65 Northbound outside (right) Shoulder, north of Exit 282, at Warrior BIRMINGHAM – On Monday December 19, weather conditions permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will remove rock fall debris, located on the shoulder area of I-65 northbound, just north of exit 282 at Warrior. The outside (right) lane and acceleration lane from the northbound on ramp and shoulder will be closed to provide adequate working space for equipment and personnel. This work will continue for approximately two to three days, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 16, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting Tuesday, December 20 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





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• Wednesday, December 14 at 8 p.m., until Thursday, December 15 at 5 a.m., the left lane of (Exit 261-B), I-65 Northbound to I-59 Southbound at the I-65/ I-59 Interchange will be closed to allow for slide repair work to be done at this location. The same procedure will be followed on Thursday, December 15 at 8 p.m. until Friday, December 16 at 5 a.m.






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-459 Southbound in Trussville for Concrete Pavement Repairs, beginning Friday night BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, ALDOT announces single and double lane closures, beginning on Friday, December 16 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, December 17, at 12 p.m. (noon) and again from Saturday, December 17 at 10 p.m. until Monday, December 19 at 5 a.m. at the following location:

• Interstate 459 southbound outside (right) two lanes and shoulder will be closed, from the I-59 Interchange (Exit 33) to the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) in Trussville, for concrete pavement repairs.

The I-59 northbound and I-59 southbound ramps (Exit 33), leading to I-459 southbound will remain open, but will be transitioned around the lane closures with Traffic channelizing devices (Drums) The I-459 southbound off ramp leading to U.S.11 (Exit 32) will remain open, but will be transitioned around the lane closures with Traffic channelizing devices (Drums) Please 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





Lane Clos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound, just north of the Alabama Adventure Parkway (Exit 110), in Bessemer to begin Friday night BIRMINGHAM – Beginning at approximately 12 a.m., (Midnight) Friday night, December 16, weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will make pavement repairs on the I-59 southbound outside (right) lane, in the area of the Alabama Adventure Parkway (Exit 110), in the City of Bessemer. This work will require the I-59 southbound outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the repairs. These pavement repairs will continue on December 17. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic at approximately 5 p.m., Saturday, December 17, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. The lanes will be closed in the areas of repairs for the time needed to remove damaged concrete and make necessary repairs. These repairs are an interim measure until work begins on a planned pavement rehabilitation project, in early 2012. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Inspection on U.S. 78 (Arkadelphia Road) over Railroad and Village Creek, on Wednesday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, Wednesday, December 14, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will begin inspection of the bridge on U.S. 78 (Arkadelphia Road) over Railroad and Village Creek, located between Finley Blvd and the I-59 Interchange (Exit 123), in Birmingham. This inspection will require the U.S .78 eastbound, outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed in the area of the inspection. All roadway travel lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 2 p.m. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

# # # MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 (Office) [email protected]





• Sunday , December 11 at 8 p.m. until Monday, December 12 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following six nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Southbound, just north of the Alabama Adventure Parkway (Exit 110), in Bessemer to begin Friday night BIRMINGHAM – Beginning at approximately 12 a.m., (Midnight) Friday night, December 9, weather conditions permitting, ALDOT will make pavement repairs on the I-59 southbound inside (left) lane and the I-59 southbound outside (right) lane, in the area of the Alabama Adventure Parkway (Exit 110), in the City of Bessemer. The work will begin in the I-59 southbound inside (left) lane and after work is completed in the inside (left) lane, similar repairs will be made in the I-59 southbound outside (right) lane. These pavement repairs will continue all day Saturday, December 10. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic at approximately 5 p.m., Saturday, December 10, dependent on weather conditions and work progress. The lanes will be closed in the areas of repairs for the time needed to remove damaged concrete and make necessary repairs. These repairs are an interim measure until work begins on a planned pavement rehabilitation project, in early 2012. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to perform paving operations on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:


• Monday, December 12 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, December 13 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and on southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Tuesday, December 13 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, December 14 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Wednesday, December 14 at 9 p.m. until Thursday, December 15 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Thursday, December 15 at 9 p.m. until Friday, December 16 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 234) to (milepost 232); and

• Friday, December 16 at 11 p.m. until Saturday, December 17 at 5 a.m., northbound from




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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Seeks Minimal Impacts on Holiday Traffic as I-65 Concrete Project Enters Final Phases BIRMINGHAM – Work on the Alabama Department of Transportation’s concrete pavement project on Interstate 65 will be scheduled to result in the least possible impacts through the rest of December as holiday shopping traffic and holiday travel increases. City of Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey joined State Transportation Director John Cooper today in making the announcement in a press release from ALDOT. The modified schedule will result in work continuing into early 2012 rather than a final push to finish the project by the end of December. This will avoid lane and ramp closures at a time when local commuter and through-traffic is extremely heavy on I-65 and on exit ramps. In addition to a modified schedule, ALDOT plans to suspend lane closures during the Christmas and New Year’s travel periods. ALDOT’s project is replacing an aging, maintenance intensive section of I-65 from I-459 to Highway 31. The $21 million project will provide a smoother ride on this 2.34-mile section of I-65. The project also includes shoulder upgrades and replacing the exit ramps. A speed limit of 45 mph will remain in effect until the project is completed.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-59 Northbound and I-459 Northbound, between the U.S.11 Interchange (Exit 32) in Trussville and the I-59 Interchange (Exit 33), for Concrete Pavement Repairs, beginning Friday night BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, ALDOT announces single and double lane closures, beginning on Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m. until Saturday, December 10, at 12 p.m. (noon) and again from Saturday, December 10 at 10 p.m. until Monday, December 12 at 5 a.m. at the following locations:

• Interstate 459 northbound outside (right) two lanes, from the U.S. 11 Interchange (Exit 32) in Trussville to the I-59 Interchange (Exit 33) for concrete pavement repairs.

• Interstate 59 northbound outside (right) lane, in the area where the I-459 northbound on-

ramp and acceleration lane merge with I-59 northbound. I-459 northbound motorists bound for I-59 northbound or I-59 southbound are encouraged to take an alternate route by exiting I-459 northbound at the I-20 Interchange (exit 29) and then proceed west along I-20 to the I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 130) and then reenter I-59 northbound or southbound, to further destinations, in order to avoid traffic congestion on I-459 northbound. I-20 westbound motorists bound for destinations along I-59, north or south of the Trussville area that would normally travel along I-459 northbound, are encouraged to take an alternate route by proceeding west along I-20 to the I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 130) and then reenter I-59 northbound or southbound, to reach further destinations. I-20 eastbound motorists bound for destinations along I-59, north of the Trussville area that would normally travel along I-459 northbound, are encouraged to take an alternate route by proceeding west along I-20 to the I-59 Route Interchange (Exit 130) and then reenter I-59 northbound, to reach further destinations.


Please 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.





MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just south of the I-459 Interchange (MP 249.9), in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just south of the I-459 Interchange (milepost 249.9) in Jefferson and Shelby Counties to perform striping operations on the following dates:

• Thursday, December 8, a single lane closure, northbound from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

(milepost 248.4) to (milepost 249.9) and a double lane closure from 8 p.m. until Friday, December 9 at 5 a.m.;

• Friday, December 9, a single lane closure, northbound from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

(milepost 248.4) to (milepost 249.9) and a double lane closure from 9 p.m. until Saturday, December 10 at 8 a.m.; and

• Saturday, December 10, a double lane closure, southbound from 8 p.m. until Sunday

December 11 at 8 a.m. (milepost 249.9) to (milepost 248.4). Motorists are cautioned to expect delays and consider using alternate routes, such as AL 119, US 31 and I-459, 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Rolling Roadblock on I-65 Northbound and Southbound Blasting Operation Continues between the I‐20/59 & I‐ 65 Interchange and Walkers Chapel Road BIRMINGHAM – Work continues on Interstate 65 as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to build an interchange to connect I-65 to Corridor X in Jefferson County. Weather permitting Wednesday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m., blasting operations will continue on I-65 between Daniel Payne Drive (Exit 264) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267). A rolling roadblock by Alabama State Troopers and the City of Fultondale police will slow I-65 traffic in both directions, northbound and southbound between the I-20/59 & I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) and Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267) until blasting is complete. This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. In the event of inclement weather, blasting will not take place. Once completed, Corridor X will be an interstate highway between Birmingham and Memphis, TN. The scheduled completion date on the project is 2014. A reduced speed limit of 45 mph is in effect throughout the work zone. 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Guardrail Repairs on U.S. 78 and AL 269 Birmingham, Ala. – Beginning on Monday, December 5, weather permitting, between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., ALDOT will make repairs to the guardrail located on U.S. 78 from milepost 135.03 (just east of Finley Ave.) to milepost 141.4 (just east of Minor Parkway). Repairs will begin in the westbound direction and will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed. The westbound limits of work will be from milepost 135.2 to milepost 141.38. Upon completion of the westbound direction, the repairs will move to the eastbound direction and will require the outside (right) lane and shoulder to be closed. The eastbound limits of work will be from milepost 136.61 to milepost 135.03. This work may require intermittent lane closures in the area of the work, for up to four weeks. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.






MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 NB and SB between the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Alabaster (MP 238) and the I-65/U.S. 31 Interchange in Calera (MP 231) BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times the inside lane, outside lane and shoulders will be closed to install guardrail on Interstate 65 in Shelby County for the following:


• Monday, December 5 at 9 p.m. until Tuesday, December 6 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 232) to (milepost 234) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Tuesday, December 6 at 9 p.m. until Wednesday, December 7 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 238) to (milepost 236);

• Wednesday, December 7 at 9 p.m. until Thursday, December 8 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 234) to (milepost 236) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234);

• Thursday, December 8 at 9 p.m. until Friday, December 9 at 5 a.m., northbound from (milepost 236) to (milepost 238) and southbound from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (milepost 236) to (milepost 234); and

• Friday, December 9 at 11 p.m. until Saturday, December 10 at 5 a.m., northbound from




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MEDIA ADVISORY ALDOT Announces Planned Lane Closures for Flashing Beacon repairs at the I-20/I-59 Interchange, (Exit 130), on Monday BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, on Monday, December 5, at 9:30 a.m., ALDOT will make repairs to the flashing beacons on the overhead signs located on the I-20 westbound ramp leading to I-59 southbound, and the I-59 northbound ramp leading to I-20 eastbound, at the I-20/I-59 Interchange, (Exit 130). These repairs will require the inside (left) lane and shoulder to be closed in the areas of the work. All roadway travel lanes will be re-opened to traffic by 12 p.m. (Noon). In the event of inclement weather, this work will be accomplished as soon as weather permits. 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us

# # # MEDIA CONTACT Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations Alabama Department of Transportation 334-242-6963 (Office) [email protected]





MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 Northbound, Thursday night As Work Continues on Corridor X in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane closures on I-65 northbound, Thursday, December 1 from 6:30 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. (milepost 266). This operation will consist of milling the existing asphalt, repaving asphalt and installing temporary stripe, northbound on various lanes. The operation will require the use of 2 State Troopers to assist with the pacing of traffic and lane closures of I-65 northbound from I-20/59 at the I-65 Interchange (Exit 261) to Walkers Chapel Road (Exit 267).








• Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m. until Sunday, December 4 at 5 a.m., paving

operations will be done on the outside lane of I-59 northbound from one mile south of the 19th and 18th Street Interchange in Bessemer (milepost 111) to the Allison/Bonnet Interchange (milepost 115). The same procedure will be followed the following six nights.


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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closures on I-65 SB and NB between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (MP 247.9), in Jefferson and Shelby Counties BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces at various times there will be single and double lane closures on I-65 northbound and southbound between the Cahaba River Bridge (MP 248.4) to just north of the Valleydale Road Interchange (milepost 247.9) in Jefferson and Shelby Counties to perform paving and striping operations on the following dates:

• Saturday, December 3, a double lane closure, southbound from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

(milepost 248.4) to (milepost 247.9). Two lanes of traffic will remain open at all times; and

• Sunday, December 4, a single lane closure, northbound from 7 a.m. until 12:00 noon

(milepost 247.9) to (milepost 248.4). Three lanes of traffic will remain open at all times.

Motorists are cautioned to expect delays and consider using alternate routes, such as AL 119, US 31 and I-459, 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. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure on I-65 Southbound between U.S. 31 Interchange and the I-65/I-459 Interchange in Jefferson County

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the outside lane of Interstate 65 southbound, between the

U.S. 31 Interchange in Vestavia (milepost 252) to the I-65/I-459 Interchange (milepost 250), will

be closed Thursday, December 22, at 9 p.m. until Friday, December 23, at 5 a.m. to saw and seal

concrete pavement joints.

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 to improve Alabama’s roadways.


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