From The Alabama Department of Transportation
BIRMINGHAM– As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for Interstate Improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation says drivers should expect delays.
The following closures will take place weather permitting as follows:
- 15th Street North between Rev. Abraham Woods and 12th Avenue North Woods will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 19 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. for Drain/Paving Operations.
- Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. between Caraway and 28th Street will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 19 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. to install CBD Heading.
- Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. between 25th Street and Carraway Blvd. will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. to install CBD Heading.
- Ninth Avenue North between 16th Street and 18th Street will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. to install CBD Heading.
- Ninth Avenue North between 18th Street and 19th Street will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. to install CBD Heading
- Ninth Avenue North between 19th Street North to Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. will be closed Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12 a.m. until 11 p.m. for CBD Heading.
Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Please keep in mind that all construction plans can change due to weather and other factors. As always, use caution and obey the posted speed limits.
This work is a part of the I-59/20 Central Business District (CBD) Interchange and Bridge Replacement Project.
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.
ALDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across Alabama. For additional information please visit our project website www.5920bridge.com and for traffic alerts and updates follow us on Facebook and Twitter @5920bridge.