Transportation

Lane Closure Necessary on I-85 South this Weekend in Montgomery

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 11:21am

Lane Closure Necessary on I-85 South this Weekend in Montgomery

MONTGOMERY – The outside lane of I-85 South, between mile markers 0.5 and 1.5, will be closed Friday, March 15 beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday, March 18 at 5 a.m., for work to rehab bridge joints from the bridge over Jackson Street through the bridge over Rosa Parks Avenue in Montgomery.

With the outside lane closure, the middle lane of I-85 South will also be closed Friday beginning at
9 p.m. until 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. The same double lane closures will reoccur Saturday beginning at 9 p.m. until 9 a.m. on Sunday, March17, and Sunday beginning at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Monday.

The closures are part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s bridge joint repair and concrete slab replacement project on I-85 from I-65 to Hall Street near downtown Montgomery.

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AL Dept. of Public Safety reminds parent to stress safety during spring break

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 1:26pm

AL Dept. of Public Safety reminds parent to stress safety during spring break

With spring break season’s arrival comes heavier than usual traffic. The Alabama Department of Public Safety strongly encourages motorists – particularly young drivers and their parents -- to make highway safety a priority.

“Parents, let’s be proactive this spring break. Take time to sit down with your young drivers to discuss safety before heading to the beach or other spring break destinations, especially if your teens will be traveling with friends,” said Col. Hugh B. McCall, director of the Department of Public Safety and the state’s highest-ranking state trooper.

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Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:18pm

On Saturday, March 9th 2013 at 10:16 P.M. the Accident Investigation Bureau of the Montgomery Police Department began investigating the single motorcycle traffic fatality. The victim was a 60 year old black male Montgomery resident. The traffic fatality occurred as the driver traveled west bound on Bibb Street into the Commerce Street intersection and he lost control of the motorcycle. The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. The victim was transported from the scene to Jackson Hospital where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries. This was the City of Montgomery’s fourth Traffic Fatality in 2013.

There is no further information available for release at this time.

Information Source: MPD

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Officers offer seven steps to safer spring break

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 3:12pm

Officers offer seven steps to safer spring break

As this year’s plans for spring break take shape, the members of Alabama’s Integrated State Law
Enforcement Task Force remind everyone -- particularly parents of school-age children -- to add safety to the list whether the family will be kicking back at home or traveling to the beach or other fun destinations.

SLE Task Force officers will work together to create a highly visible enforcement presence during spring break season intended to prevent crimes and violations that lead to deaths and injuries. All available personnel will combine forces with county and municipal agencies along Alabama’s gulf coast and across the state to conduct various details designed to enhance public safety and to enforce all laws, including traffic, boating and alcoholic beverage laws.

Officers urge everyone to keep in mind the following seven suggestions:

1. Make hotel/motel stay safe.

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Police chase caught on camera

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 11:24am

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A police chase that started in Montgomery County on Tuesday night was caught on camera by WSFA 12 News Photojournalist Matt Bamberg.

According to Alabama State Troopers, a trooper attempted to stop a red Honda Accord Tuesday night shortly before 11 p.m. on a speeding violation. The Accord was clocked traveling at 109 mph in a 55 mph zone on U.S. 231 in Montgomery County.

The suspect fled and troopers pursued briefly before terminating pursuit. The Montgomery Police Department assisted in the chase while in the city limits of Montgomery.

MPD says the suspect vehicle fled back down 231 outside the city when officers terminated the pursuit.

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Lane Closure Necessary on I-85 South this Weekend in Montgomery

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 4:39pm

MONTGOMERY – The inside lane of I-85 South, between mile markers 0.5 and 1.5, will be closed Friday, March 8 beginning at 9 p.m. until Monday, March 11 at 5 a.m., for work to rehab bridge joints from the bridge over Jackson Street through the bridge over Rosa Parks Avenue in Montgomery.

The closure is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s bridge joint repair and concrete slab replacement project on I-85 from I-65 to Hall Street near downtown Montgomery. The bridge maintenance project is scheduled for completion this summer

A work zone speed limit of 40 mph is being strictly enforced.

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 to improve Alabama’s roadways.

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ALDOT announces hours of Sunday's Edmund Pettus Bridge closing

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 1:38pm

ALDOT announces hours of Sunday's Edmund Pettus Bridge closing

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced that the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge on U.S. Highway 80 in Selma will be closed Sunday, March 3 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the Annual Civil Rights Bridge Crossing Reenactment.

Through traffic should use the U.S. Highway 80 Truck Route. State and local law enforcement will assist with traffic control.

Motorists are requested to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe posted speed limits, and drive with extreme caution in this area. ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this historic event.

ALDOT’s mission is to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally and economically sound transportation network across Alabama. For additional road closure information, visit www.dot.state.al.us.

Source: Alabama Department of Transportation

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