From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation is informing drivers that plan to be on Alabama roads during the Christmas and New Year holidays to expect increased traffic and allow extra time to reach their destination.
For the safety of travelers, construction workers and maintenance crews, ALDOT announced today there will be no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from noon on Friday through midnight next Tuesday and from noon Dec. 28, through midnight Jan. 1.
“To keep traffic flowing, it’s important that drivers do their part and plan to celebrate safely,” said Allison Green, Drive Safe Alabama coordinator with the Alabama Department of Transportation. “Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can wreck your holiday and have serious consequences that continue long past the new year.”