ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION · Montevallo to Alabaster in Shelby County will be closed to perform paving operations; Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 8 at 6 a.m.,

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

3rd Division Road Advisories for July 2013

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Compiled: 8/9/2013

This document is a compilation of the media advisories that were released for the 3rd Division during July 2013 by ALDOT due to road construction, asphalt pavement, guardrail repairs, geotechnical investigations, bridge inspections and/or repairs, concrete barrier repairs, debris cleanup, etc. For more information on any of the advisories please contact the Communications & Community Relations Department.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 3, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

Additional Lanes Being Added on Coalburg Road, in Jefferson County Grade, base, pave and partial signals

BIRMINGHAM – Work will begin next week to add additional lanes on Coalburg Road from

State Route 107 to Corridor X (I-22) in Jefferson County. This work will include grade, base,

pave and partial signals.

Weather permitting; Tuesday, July 9 at 9 a.m. the contractor will place signs to detour traffic for

construction on Coalburg Road. Traffic along Coalburg Road from Daniel Payne Drive to south

of Republic Street will be rerouted along Republic Street. This detour is expected to last

approximately 12 to 16 weeks. Other construction along Coalburg Road from Republic Street to

the overpass of I-22 will occur simultaneously and will be announced.

This $7,555,000 project was awarded to W.S. Newell of Montgomery and is expected to be

completed by Winter 2015.

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.

For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations


334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]

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July 3, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on I-459 SB and NB to Perform Asphalt Paving, in Jefferson County

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces

lane closures on Interstate I-459 southbound and northbound to perform asphalt paving

operations in Jefferson County for the following:

Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 9 at 6 a.m., at various times the southbound outside lane

of I-459 from Grants Mill Road Interchange (milepost 27.0) to south of the US 280 Interchange

(milepost 20.0) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. The same procedure will

be followed the following night. Beginning Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. until Thursday, July 11 at

6 a.m. the northbound inside lane from south of the US 280 Interchange (milepost 20.0) to the Grants

Mill Road Interchange (27.0) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. The same

procedure will be followed the following three nights.

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.


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MEDIA CONTACT:


Alabama Department of Transportation

334-242-6963 Office

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July 3, 2013,

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on SR 119 from Montevallo to Alabaster, in Shelby County


at various times the northbound and southbound inside and outside lanes of State Route 119 from

Montevallo to Alabaster in Shelby County will be closed to perform paving operations;

Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 8 at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound

and southbound inside and outside lanes of State Route 119 from the North City Limits

of Montevallo (milepost 2.0) to the Intersection of County Road 26 in Alabaster

(milepost 9.3) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. The same

procedure will be followed the following four nights.




roadways.

ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network

across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Linda Crockett ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Media & Community Relations Bureau

334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 3, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on SR 119 from the Intersection of US 280 to the Shelby/Jefferson County, in Shelby County


at various times the northbound and southbound lanes of State Route 119 from the Intersection

of US 280 to the Shelby/Jefferson County Line in Shelby County will be closed to perform

paving operations;

Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 9, at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound

and southbound lanes of SR 119 from the Intersection of US 280 (milepost 28.0) to the

Shelby/Jefferson County Line (milepost 31.8) will be closed to perform

paving operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following

four nights.




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July 3, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on SR 119 from US-31 in Pelham to US 280, in Shelby County



US-31 in Pelham to US 280 in Shelby County will be closed to perform the following asphalt

paving operations;

Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 9 at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound

and southbound inside and outside lanes of State Road 119 from 0.5 mile north of the I-

65 Interchange (milepost 19.5) to US 280 (milepost 28.0) will be closed to perform traffic

striping operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following

four nights.




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July 3, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on US 31 from Vestavia to Homewood, in Jefferson County


at various times the northbound and southbound inside and outside lanes of US-31 in Vestavia to

Homewood, in Jefferson County will be closed to perform the following asphalt paving

operations;

Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, July 9 at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound

and southbound inside and outside lanes of US 31 from Shades Crest Road (milepost

269.5) in Vestavia to Hollywood Boulevard in Homewood (milepost 271.7) will be

closed to perform guardrail installation at this location. The same procedure will be

followed the following three nights.




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July 3, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

PROGRESS 20 Announces Planned Lane Closures on I-20 WB To Perform Paving Operation as Phase III of Pavement Reconstruction Projects Continues, in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A project to improve Interstate 20 from I-59 in Birmingham to

State Route 4 (US 78) in Leeds continues as the Alabama Department of Transportation announces

lane closures on I-20 West to perform Pavement Reconstruction in Jefferson County.

Beginning Monday July 8 at 12:01 a.m., weather permitting Phase III of the project will close

the

westbound lanes of I-20 from exit 136 (I-20/I-459 Interchange) to exit 130 (I-20/I-59 Inter and is

expected to last approximately 90 days. To avoid lengthy travel delays, motorists are encouraged to

use the signed local detours: Motorist wishing to take I-20 West should take I-459 North to Exit 33-A

to I-59 South.

A $30,000 per day incentive/disincentive is included in the contract with the bonus to the contractor

calculated upon completion.

About 74,000 vehicles travel each day past the Birmingham airport and continue on I-20 to the U.S. 78

Exit that carries you to the Leeds Retail Outlet. The concrete and asphalt have worn out due to the

heavy volume of traffic and heavy loads by large trucks and is being replaced.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s $38.6 million project will rebuild approximately 9.8

miles of the interstate in both directions.

The expected completion date for the entire project is early Winter 2013.

Motorists are requested to consider adjusting 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 to improve Alabama’s roadways.

ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally and economically sound

transportation network across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 5, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on SR-3 (US-31) From Columbiana Road to Shades Crest Road (CR-99), in Vestavia

VESTAVIA – Weather permitting, Monday July 8, beginning at 9 a.m., the Alabama Department

of Transportation will perform Geotechnical Investigations on State Route 3 (US-31). The lane

closures will be as follows:

SR-3 (US-31) from Columbiana Road to Shades Crest Road (CR-99) in Vestavia

(milepost 266.257 to milepost 269.580)

Work will begin in the northbound outside (right) lane followed by the southbound outside

(right) lane.

Work will then proceed to the northbound inside (left) lane followed by the southbound

inside (left) lane.

Lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., while the work is

in progress.

The Geotechnical operation should be completed within the period described above, dependent on

weather conditions and work progress.



thanks motorists for their patience during this Geotechnical Operation to improve Alabama’s

roadways.


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MEDIA CONTACT:

Linda Crockett

Media & Community Relations


334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 5, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Geotechnical Investigations for Replacement of CBD (Central Business District) Bridges on I-59/I-20 between the I-65 Route Interchange and the 31st Street Interchange, in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m., the Alabama Department

of Transportation will continue to perform geotechnical investigations for replacement of the I-

59/I-20 CBD (Central Business District) bridges in the Birmingham/Jefferson Civic Center area,

as follows:

The work will consist of soil borings at various locations, for the proposed CBD (Central

Business District) bridge replacement on I-59/I-20; including I-59/I-20 Interchange

modifications, as follows:

A short duration temporary closure of the I-59 southbound inside (left) shoulder near the

I-65 northbound ramp.

This shoulder closure is needed to provide adequate space for off-loading drilling

equipment.

This actual soil borings will be performed outside of the roadway, behind the guardrail.

All travel lanes and shoulders that may require closures, will be reopened to traffic by

3:30 p.m. each day



thanks motorists for their patience during these Geotechnical Investigations, to improve

Alabama’s roadways.


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MEDIA CONTACT:



334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 8, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures for Geotechnical Investigation on I-65 From the US-31 Interchange in Alabaster to south of the CR-52 Interchange

PELHAM/ALABASTER – Weather permitting, Tuesday July 9, beginning at 9 a.m., the

Alabama Department of Transportation will perform Geotechnical Investigations on I-65. The

lane closures will be as follows:

I-65 from the US-31 Interchange (exit 238) in Alabaster to south of the CR-52

Interchange (exit 242), in Pelham (milepost 237.400 to milepost 241.800).

Work will begin in the southbound inside (left) lane followed by the northbound inside

(left) lane.

Work will then proceed to the southbound outside (right) shoulder followed by the

northbound outside (right) shoulder.

Lane closures will be required in the direction of work, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., while the

work is in progress.

The Geotechnical operation should be completed within the period described above, dependent

on weather conditions and work progress.



thanks motorists for their patience during this Geotechnical Operation to improve Alabama’s

roadways.


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MEDIA CONTACT:

Linda Crockett



334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 12, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures for Bridge Repairs on the SR 75 NB Bridge Over Turkey Creek (MP 8.34), in Pinson

PINSON – Weather permitting, beginning on Monday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m., through 12:00

(noon) Friday, July 19, the Alabama Department of Transportation will continue repairs on the

State Route 75 northbound bridge over Turkey Creek at milepost 8.34, in Pinson. The work will

proceed as follows:

The bridge repairs will begin on the State Route 75 northbound outside (right) lane and

shoulder of the bridge.

Due to the nature of the repairs, continuous (overnight lane closures) will be required.

Following completion of the repairs on the northbound outside (right) lane and shoulder

of the bridge, repairs will continue the following week on the northbound inside (left)

lane and shoulder of the bridge.

This work is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.



thanks motorists for their patience during this Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s

roadways.



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334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 12, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on I-459 NB to Perform Asphalt Paving, in Jefferson County


lane closures on Interstate I-459 northbound to perform asphalt paving operations in Jefferson

County for the following:

Sunday, July 14 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 15 at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound

inside lane of I-459 from Grants Mill Road Interchange (milepost 27.0) to south of the US

280 Interchange (milepost 20.0) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location.

Also, Sunday, July 14 at 10 p.m. until Monday, July 15

at 6 a.m. the inside and middle lane will be closed at this same location. The same procedure

will be followed the following the six nights.




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July 12, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on I-59 NB in the Vicinity of the Elton B. Stephens Expressway Interchange (Exit 126-A), in Birmingham For Emergency Concrete Bridge Deck Repairs, beginning tonight and continuing through the weekend

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane

closures, beginning on Friday night, July 12 at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 15 at approximately 5 a.m. at

the following location:

Interstate 59 northbound inside two (left) travel lanes and shoulder, and also the northbound

inside (left) entrance ramp from 23rd

Street north will be closed throughout the weekend, for

emergency concrete bridge deck repairs.

The I-59 northbound outside (right) lane and shoulder will remain open, but will be transitioned

down to one lane and shifted slightly onto the shoulder thru the work area with traffic

channelizing devices.

Please 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 Maintenance

Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways.


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July 12, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on US 31 from Vestavia to Homewood, in Jefferson County


at various times the northbound and southbound inside and outside lanes of US-31 in Vestavia to

Homewood, in Jefferson County will be closed to perform the following asphalt paving

operations;

Sunday, July 14 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 15 at 6 a.m., at various times the

northbound and southbound inside and outside lanes of US 31 from Shades Crest Road

(milepost 269.5) in Vestavia to Hollywood Boulevard in Homewood (milepost 271.7)

will be closed to perform guardrail installation and install traffic signal loops at this

location. The same procedure will be followed the following four nights.




roadways.



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July 12, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Traffic Signals to be Removed at the Intersection of U.S. Highway 280 in, Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Weather permitting, the traffic signals at the intersection of U.S.

Highway 280 and Brook Manor Drive (Wendy’s and Hampton Inn) in Jefferson County will be

removed, starting Tuesday, July 16 at approximately 7:30 p.m. The median work at this location

should be completed by Friday, July 19 at 6 a.m.



thanks motorists for their patience during this construction to improve Alabama’s roadways.

ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally and economically sound

transportation network across Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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Linda Crockett


ALDOT Media and Community Relations Bureau

334-242-6963

[email protected]




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July 15, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Moving Operation for Installation of Traffic Striping On the I-459 Ramps at the I-20 Interchange (Exit 29), in Irondale, Tuesday night

IRONDALE – Weather permitting, on Tuesday, July 16, beginning at 8 p.m., the Alabama

Department of Transportation will place new traffic striping on I-459 as follows:

I-459 ramps at the I-20 Interchange (exit 29)

This will be a moving operation on portions of all of the interchange ramps. As the

traffic striping is completed on each ramp, the operation will move to the other ramps

within the interchange.

This work is planned to be completed in one night, dependent on weather conditions and work

progress. In the event of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled for the following

night. All travel lanes will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. the following morning.



thanks motorists for their patience during this Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s

roadways.


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MEDIA CONTACT:

Linda Crockett



334-242-6963

[email protected]




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July 18, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on US-31 in the Vicinity of Rosedale Drive in Homewood for Pavement Repairs, Friday

HOMEWOOD – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces lane

closures, beginning on Friday, July 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the following locations:

US-31 southbound outside (right) lane at the intersection of Rosedale Drive. After

repairs are completed in the southbound outside (right) lane, the work will move to the

southbound inside (left) lane.

US-31 northbound outside (right) lane at the intersection of Rosedale Drive. After

repairs are completed in the northbound outside (right) lane, the work will move to the

northbound inside (left) lane.

Entrance ramp from Rosedale Drive to US-31 southbound. The ramp will remain open to

traffic, but will be narrowed to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel to

perform the work.

Please 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

Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways.


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334-242-6963 Office

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July 19, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Planned Lane Closure for Bridge Repair on I-65 SB, in Shelby County

Calera – Weather permitting, On Tuesday, July 23, beginning at approximately 8 a.m. and

ending before 10 a.m., ALDOT will be repairing a bridge rail on I-65 southbound at the

Buxahatchee Bridge at milepost 227.6 in the Calera area. This is just south of the State Route-25

Interchange at milepost 228.

This work will require closure of the inside (left) lane and shoulder, approaching and across the

Buxahatchee Bridge during the repair operation.

Motorists can expect delays during these operations. Motorists are also 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 Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways.


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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Crockett Media & Community Relations


334-242-6963 Office

[email protected]




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July 19, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on I-459 NB to perform Asphalt Paving, in Jefferson County


lane closures on Interstate I-459 southbound and northbound to perform asphalt paving

operations in Jefferson County for the following:

Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m., at various times the northbound inside lane

of I-459 from south of the US 280 Interchange (milepost 20.0) to the Grants Mill Road Interchange

(milepost 27.0) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. Also, Sunday, July 21 at

10 p.m. until Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m. the inside and middle inside lane will be closed at this same

location. The same procedure will be followed the following the six nights.




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July 19, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY




Montevallo to Alabaster in Shelby County will be closed to perform paving operations;

Sunday, July 21, at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m., at various times the

northbound and southbound inside and outside lanes of State Route 119 from the

intersection of AL 25 in Montevallo (milepost 0.0) to the Intersection of County Road 22

(milepost 5.0) will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. The same

procedure will be followed the following four nights.




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July 19, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on the I-459 SB Ramp to I-59 SB near Bessemer To Install Concrete Safety Barrier, in Jefferson County

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation announces a

lane closure on the Interstate I-459 southbound ramp to I-59 southbound near Bessemer to install a

concrete safety barrier in Jefferson County for the following:

Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m., the southbound outside lane of the I-459

southbound ramp (milepost 106.0) to I-59 southbound near Bessemer (milepost 104.5) will be closed to

install a concrete safety barrier at this location. The same procedure will be followed the

following night.




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July 19, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on US-31 in the Vicinity of Rosedale Drive in Homewood for Pavement Repairs, Rescheduled

HOMEWOOD – The Alabama Department of Transportation announces that lane closures

originally scheduled to begin on Friday, July 19, has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, July

22, weather permitting from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the following locations:

US-31 southbound outside (right) lane at the intersection of Rosedale Drive. After

repairs are completed in the southbound outside (right) lane, the work will move to the

southbound inside (left) lane.

US-31 northbound outside (right) lane at the intersection of Rosedale Drive. After

repairs are completed in the northbound outside (right) lane, the work will move to the

northbound inside (left) lane.

Entrance ramp from Rosedale Drive to US-31 southbound. The ramp will remain open to

traffic, but will be narrowed to provide adequate space for equipment and personnel to

perform the work.

Please 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

Maintenance Operation to improve Alabama’s roadways.


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334-242-6963 Office

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July 23, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

New Guardrails to be Installed along the Median of US 280

JEFFERSON/SHELBY COUNTIES – Work continues on U.S. Highway 280 as part of the

Alabama Department of Transportation’s project to improve approximately 27 intersections

along 8.93 miles of the highway in Jefferson and Shelby counties. This project includes adding

turn lanes and changes in traffic signals to reduce congestion and improve efficiency along one

of Alabama’s most travelled roadways.

Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 25 to install a new guardrail

system along the median from Cherokee Road to Overton Road. The work will begin in the

median of US Highway US 280 eastbound lanes and then proceed to the westbound lane. This

work is expected to take approximately 14 days to complete.

The contract requires all work requiring lane closures to be done between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each

day. ALDOT officials expect all night-time lane closures to end in time for increased traffic

volumes associated with weekday morning commutes.

An incentive/disincentive is included in the contract with the bonus to the contractor calculated

upon completion of the project. Incentives and disincentives are included in certain contracts as a

way to accelerate project completion and minimize traffic impacts.

The entire project is expected to be completed by late November.

Motorists are urged to consider adjusting arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits

and other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.


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July 25, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY



at various times the northbound lane of State Route 119 from Montevallo to Alabaster in Shelby

County will be closed to perform paving operations;

Sunday, July 28, at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 29 at 6 a.m., at various times the

northbound lane of State Route 119 from the Intersection of County Road 22 (milepost

5.0) to the Intersection of County Road 26 (milepost 9.3) will be closed to perform

paving operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the following

four nights.




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July 25, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Planned Lane Closures on I-459 NB to perform Asphalt Paving, in Jefferson County


lane closures on Interstate I-459 northbound to perform asphalt paving operations in Jefferson

County for the following:

Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 29 at 6 a.m., the northbound outside lane of I-459 from

south of the US 280 Interchange (milepost 20.0) to the Grants Mill Road Interchange (milepost 27.0)

will be closed to perform paving operations at this location. The same procedure will be followed the

following the four nights.




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July 26, 2013

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Planned Geotechnical Investigations for Replacement of CBD (Central Business District) Bridges on I-59/I-20 between the I-65 Route Interchange and the 31

st Street Interchange,

in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, beginning on July 29, at approximately 9 a.m., the Alabama

Department of Transportation will continue to perform Geotechnical Investigations for replacement of the

I-59/I-20 CBD (Central Business District) bridges in the Birmingham/Jefferson Civic Center area through

the month of August. The work will consist of soil borings at various locations, for the proposed CBD

(Central Business District) bridge replacement on I-59/I-20; including I-59/I-20 Interchange modifications,

as follows:

A short duration temporary closure of the I-65 northbound inside (right) shoulder near the I-59/

I-20westbound ramp.

A short duration temporary closure of the I-59/I-20 left shoulder near I-65.

A short duration temporary closure of the I-59/I-20 westbound ramp right shoulder from I-65.

A short duration temporary closure of the I-59/I-20 westbound ramp left shoulder from I-65.

A short duration temporary closure of the I-59/I-20 eastbound ramp left shoulder from I-65.

A short duration temporary closure of the I-65 southbound ramp left shoulder from I-59/I20.

These shoulder closures are needed to provide adequate space for off-loading drilling equipment.

These actual soil borings will be performed outside of the roadway, behind the guardrail.

All travel lanes and shoulders that may require closures, will be reopened to traffic by 3:30 p.m.

each day.

This phase of work is anticipated to take up to approximately 2-3 weeks to complete.

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 these Geotechnical Investigations, to improve Alabama’s roadways.

ALDOT's mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation network across

Alabama. For further information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

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334-242-6963 Office

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July 31, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

Planned Lane Shift on US Highway 280, in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON/SHELBY COUNTIES – Work continues on U.S. Highway 280 as part of the Alabama

Department of Transportation’s project to improve approximately 27 intersections along 8.93 miles of

the highway in Jefferson and Shelby counties. This $15.8 million project includes adding turn lanes and

changes in traffic signals to reduce congestion and improve efficiency along one of Alabama’s most

travelled roadways.

Weather permitting, Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m., a section of US Highway 280 is scheduled to be shifted to

its planned configuration from Hollywood Boulevard to Green Valley Road (Whole Foods). Changes

include removal of eastbound traffic signal at Cherokee Road, activation of traffic signal at Overton Road,

indirect left turns with protective u-turn abilities, acceleration lane added to median for side street left

turn, new turn lanes and elimination of some side streets.

There are several scopes of work currently being performed in order for the shift to take place as

scheduled to include installing a guardrail in the median, asphalt paving and striping. Traffic signals will

be adjusted to the final scheme.

An incentive/disincentive is included in the contract with the bonus to the contractor calculated upon

completion of the project. Incentives and disincentives are included in certain contracts as a way to

accelerate project completion and minimize traffic impacts.

The entire project is expected to be completed by late November.

Motorists are urged to consider adjusting arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and

other work zone signs, and use extreme caution in this area.


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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION · Montevallo to Alabaster in Shelby County will be closed to perform paving operations; Sunday, July 7, at 7 p.m. until Monday, July 8 at 6 a.m.,