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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Automotive
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Residents plead for road to be fixed, say services refuse to use it
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Orchid Private Drive in Hartselle is about a half-mile stretch of gravel, dirt, and potholes that are so big that emergency services refuse to use it. 'We have to deal with the road, and we have to worry about the kids getting hit and getting stuck and getting our cars torn up,' said homeowner Leighia Hudson. 'Safe and effective': Pediatrician discusses MMR vaccine amid high measles case numbers Hudson is one of the homeowners on Orchid Private Drive where mail services, vehicles, school buses and trash pickup are just not possible to receive. 'All of the water on the road and the holes and everything just tears things up,' Betty Cobb said. 'That's why the buses would not come or none of the mail and the garbage trucks or anybody like that would come.' According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Orchid Private Drive is a private road and is not listed in the county registry. But the homeowners believe that if the county would accept the road into its inventory, then the county could help maintain it. News 19 reached out to the Morgan County Commission, which provided a statement that reads in part: 'The Morgan County Commission does not perform any maintenance or has any legal authority to do so. This private drive is not part of the Morgan County Road System.' Leighia Hudson said that her grandmother owned and maintained the road until they lost ownership of the state in 2007. 'The state picked it up and once the state picked it up, they gave her time to get it back, and she did not,' Hudson explained. While the proprietorship of the road remains unclear, the homeowners are pleading with the county to help them fix it before further damage is done. 'It would be plenty helpful if we knew they could do something, so this way we would not have to worry no more,' said Cobb. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alabama's interstate lane closures to be removed for 4th of July holiday weekend
In hopes of contributing to efficient and safe holiday travel this Independence Day weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation will remove temporary lane closures on interstates from noon Thursday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. With the expected increased traffic flow, the removal of the temporary lane closures hopes to better protect drivers, and construction and maintenance crews. ALDOT offered tips to address safer driving: Eliminate distractions: Keep your focus on the road by avoiding distractions such as texting, scrolling or talking on the phone. ALDOT reminds motorists that Alabama has a hands-free law. This law prohibits drivers from holding electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Buckle up: Seat belts remain the most effective protection against serious injury in a crash. Always ensure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt properly. Avoid impaired driving. Never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that impairs your ability to react. Staying sober behind the wheel protects you and everyone on the road. Slow down. Speeding increases risks of serious injury or death and makes sudden hazards harder to avoid. Watch posted speed limits and adjust for traffic, weather and road conditions. More: Are banks, grocery stores and post offices closed for July 4th in Alabama? What to know Live traffic feeds, with road condition information including crashes, can be found at or through the ALGO Traffic app. The current map shows dozens of temporary lane closures, for maintenance or construction work, throughout the state, with some of the heaviest concentration along I-59/20, which runs roughly east-west, through Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. More: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the News app Reach Mark Hughes Cobb at To support his work, please subscribe to The Tuscaloosa News. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Traveling for the 4th? What you need to know about Alabama interstates
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Planned I-65 ramp closures in Blount County
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation announced it will periodically close the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65 and Alabama State Route 160 interchange Tuesday. The closures will start at 9 a.m., weather permitting. For the closure of the exit ramp from I-65 southbound, message boards will direct drivers to proceed to Exit 282 and detour back to I-65 northbound to exit onto Alabama State Route 160. For the closure of the I-65 southbound entrance ramp, message boards will instruct drivers to use U.S. Highway 31 southbound. Motorists can enter I-65 from Cane Creek Road, Old U.S. Highway 31 or the service road. Water main leak causes Jefferson County road closure The ramps are expected to re-open by 2 p.m. Tuesday. The same closures are expected to be in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The ALDOT stated it encourages motorists to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival and departure times, observe work zone signs and use caution in this area during the closures. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
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Planned lane closures on Highway 280 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation announced it will close the left two lanes of U.S. Highway 280 eastbound and westbound Sunday. At 7 p.m., with weather permitting, the ALDOT will close the left lane of Highway 280 eastbound, and at 9 p.m., the left two lanes will close for milling between milepost 1.39 and milepost 4.51. All lanes are expected to re-open at 6 a.m. Monday, and the same process is set to repeat itself Monday night into Tuesday morning. Planned I-65 ramp closures in Blount County The left lane of Highway 280 westbound from milepost 1.39 and milepost 4.51 will also close at 7 p.m., with the left two lanes closing at 9 p.m. These lanes are also expected to re-open at 6 a.m. Monday. The lane closures are scheduled to continue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday. The ALDOT stated it encourages drivers to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival and departure times, observe work zone signs and use caution in these areas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
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Beltline Road repaving to affect drivers
Jun. 3—Road work will begin Monday on a 5-mile section of Beltline Road between U.S. 31 and Gordon Terry Parkway. The project will likely take several months to complete and will include milling the pavement, resurfacing the road and adding new traffic stripes and pavement markers, according to Alabama Department of Transportation North Region spokesperson Seth Burkett. "It's standard maintenance resurfacing," Burkett said. "This is about ensuring the longevity of the pavement and making for a smoother ride for the traveling public." Burkett said the project should be mostly completed, if not wholly completed, by the end of 2025. Work will occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Friday mornings. "The stuff that really impacts traffic will primarily be done at nighttime, so as to minimize daytime impact," Burkett said. This stretch of Beltline Road can see between 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles per day, according to ALDOT. With most work happening at night, Burkett expects evening and pre-rush hour morning drivers will experience the biggest traffic impact. He recommends travelers wanting real-time updates on lane closures and traffic check or the ALGO Traffic app. Work will be split into two segments. It will begin with the section from U.S. 31 to Danville Road. Then the northern segment from Danville Road to Gordon Terry Parkway will be repaved. "At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times," Burkett said. "But I would expect at least a single lane closure if they're out there milling or paving at night." The project will cost $3.35 million, according to Burkett. Grayson Carter and Son Contracting Inc., an Athens-based company, will complete the work. This is a standard job for the company according to Steve Turner, the paving and milling manager. He expects traffic to be affected for a minimum of a month. As far as delays to the project's timeline, Turner said the weather could play the biggest role. "Everybody knows lately just how much rain we have had," Turner said. "If that trend continues, then it's definitely going to cause that job to be extended, but we hope that rain is just about over with." Turner encourages the public's cooperation to keep the area safe during the repaving process. "We ask for the public's patience as we're working," Turner said. "We want our people to come home safe, so try to obey all the traffic controls, the signs, and the people that are out there guiding traffic control... . We're definitely not trying to impede your day, so we don't want to get hurt in the process." — or 256-340-2437
