I-65 Archives

Jun 12

Nighttime resurfacing of I-65 in Morgan County to start next week

Vehicles travel on a four-lane interstate divided by a grassy median.

A project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Monday, June 16, weather permitting.

The $16.1 million project will resurface from Hurricane Creek, north of Vinemont in Cullman County, to one mile south of the I-565 interchange (Exit 340) in Limestone County.

The contractor, Rogers Group, will resurface…

Jun 09

Planned ramp closures on I-65 SB, in Blount County

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will periodically close the southbound entrance and/or exit ramps at the I-65/SR-160 interchange to perform paving operations.

The southbound ramps are expected to be re-opened by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10.

For the closure of the exit ramp…Read More “Planned ramp closures on I-65 SB, in Blount County”

Apr 09

Planned lane closures on I-65 in Shelby County

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will make guardrail repairs on I-65 NB and SB in Shelby County.

Details are as follows: Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. at various times, crews will close segments of the outside (right) and inside (left) lanes of I-65 at…Read More “Planned lane closures on I-65 in Shelby County”

Mar 28

Bids opened for I-65 resurfacing in Morgan County

ALDOT opened bids today for a project to resurface 23.4 miles of I-65, including the entirety of the interstate through Morgan County.

Of three bidders, contractor Rogers Group submitted the apparent low bid of $16,120,000. ALDOT anticipated bids between $14.7 and $17.9 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract. ALDOT anticipates work…

Mar 10

ALDOT to patch I-65 in Limestone County

ALDOT crews will patch I-65 southbound in Limestone County this week.

Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, today through Thursday March 13.

Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures at various locations on the southbound roadway between Exit 365 in Ardmore and milepost 341 (the CSX Railroad overpass…

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.

No more daytime lane closures…Read More “I-65 bridge weekend lane closures canceled; deck repairs completed early”

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…