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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.
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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.
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