From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — Starting tonight, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close lanes on the I-59/20 north and southbound interchange in Birmingham to set bridge girders.
The southbound lane of I-59/20 was closed today at 11 p.m. and will go through to 5 a.m. This will be repeated tomorrow on May 24. The northbound lane will close from 11 p.m. tonight to 5 a.m. and will also be repeated tomorrow
On May 25 and 26, the northbound lane on I-59/20 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
“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.”
According to ALDOT, detour routes will be in place. Lane closures will require the presence of law enforcement officers.