I-65 Archives

Oct 18

I-65 bridge weekend lane closures canceled; deck repairs completed early

People working at night on a bridge deck with a large rectangular section of exposed rebar.

The contractor on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridge rehabilitation project made significant progress during around-the-clock lane closures the last two weekends. Cekra completed concrete repairs to the northbound bridge deck far ahead of schedule.

More around-the-clock lane closures, originally planned for the remaining two weekends in October, won’t be necessary.

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Oct 16

Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 opens

Officials in a line in front of the new building, holding scissors in preparation to cut a blue ribbon.

The Ardmore Welcome Center once again opened its off-ramp to travelers today. The welcome center on I-65 near the Tennessee state line was closed for nearly two years to reconstruct the facilities and revamp the grounds.

The opening to the public followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony with state and local officials. Officials included state Tourism…

Oct 10

Retaining wall project on I-65 near Evergreen underway

Aerial view of the construction of a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity in the area.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a $2.6 million project to address ongoing slope stability issues along I-65 southbound at milepost 87.4, just south of the southbound Evergreen Rest Area. The project began in late August and will construct a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity…

Oct 09

Planned ramp closures on I-65 southbound at Exit 284 (US-31/SR-160, Hayden/Corner Exit)

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65 / SR-160 Interchange.

This closure will allow crews to make modifications to the intersection of the southbound ramps and SR-160.

During the same time, SR-160 will be…

Oct 01

Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge

Looking south at the underside of two large bridges over a waterway. The bridge to the right has metal scaffolding suspended under it.

Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this Friday.

The contractor will close the outside lane about 6 p.m. on Fridays and reopen it about 5 a.m. on Mondays.

Please expect delays on the northbound roadway during the weekends. Plan additional…

Sep 10

Traffic Update: I-65 bridge replacement over Sepulga River near Evergreen, Alabama

Bridge construction I-65 Sepulga River in Conecuh County

Northbound traffic on I-65 in Conecuh County has been shifted onto the newly constructed median roadway and bridges as part of Phase IV of the bridge replacement project over the Sepulga River, located northeast of Evergreen (MP 103.5–106.5).

Drone view of the Sepulga River Bridge on I-65

During this phase of construction, the following changes…

Aug 27

Crews to patch I-65N in Cullman County

ALDOT crews will perform asphalt patching and leveling Wednesday on I-65 northbound in Cullman County just north of the Blount County line.

Crews will close the northbound outside lane from south of Exit 291 (SR-91) to about milepost 294 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays or use alternate routes, such as…

May 15

ALDOT crews to pave Thompson Road at I-65

ALDOT crews will be patching Thompson Road in the immediate area of I-65 Exit 325 in Hartselle on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Additionally, a paint crew will be striping recently-patched segments of I-65 in Morgan County on Thursday. Please…

Apr 05

Major relief coming for motorists on I-65 in Birmingham

crews pouring asphalt on I-65 in Jefferson County

A smoother road is just ahead for a bumpy section of I-65 from US-31 to University Drive in Birmingham.

The Alabama Department of Transportation project to repair the uneven roadway will be completed this summer. The work is primarily being performed at night for the safety of motorists and to reduce the interruption to traffic flow…

Apr 02

Interstate widening projects taking shape in south Alabama

Making travel safer, faster and more efficient for both passenger and commercial traffic are the goals of interstate roadway projects. In the southern part of Alabama, current widening projects include I-10 and I-65.

The latest ALDOT interstate project is the widening of approximately 5 miles of both east and westbound lanes of I-10 from March…