Transportation

Man charged with reckless murder for alcohol-related interstate fatality

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 10:08am

Man charged with reckless murder for alcohol-related interstate fatality

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Montgomery Police say alcohol was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Thursday that claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Authorities have now arrested the driver of that vehicle and charged him with reckless murder.

Authorities responded to a fatal crash on I-85 northbound at the Perry Hill Road exit shortly before midnight on October 18. The passenger of the vehicle, 21-year-old Latisha Henderson died as a result of injuries she sustained in the crash. The driver, 30-year-old Darren Williams and an infant also in the vehicle were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

MPD's initial investigation indicated the vehicle lost control and struck the concrete divider. Accident investigators later determined the cause of the crash was alcohol-related. Williams, the diver of the vehicle, was charged with one count of reckless murder shortly after his release from the hospital.

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ALDOT Continues Resurfacing Project on I-85, in Macon County

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 3:39pm

ALDOT Continues Resurfacing Project on I-85, in Macon County

MACON – Weather permitting, Tuesday, October 23, the Alabama Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing work on I-85 southbound from milepost 47.5 (Macon/Lee County Line) to milepost 36.0 (approx. 2 miles south of the Tuskegee Exit).

During the resurfacing time, there will be lane closures in place Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. within the limits of the project. The work should be completed by 2 p.m., Monday, October 29.

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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Alabama State Troopers Remind Motorists of School Bus Safety

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 9:56am

Alabama State Troopers Remind Motorists of School Bus Safety

It is a priority year-round, but school bus safety is particularly important during the school year, when motorists come into contact with school buses on a daily basis.

This year, School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 22 to 26, and the Alabama Department of Public Safety is partnering with the Alabama Department of Education to remind motorists of the law and what is required in an effort to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities. In 2011, there were 546 crashes, 268 injuries and five fatalities involving school buses in Alabama.

Motorists may be aware that the law requires all traffic from both directions on a two-lane roadway to stop when school buses stop for passengers, but there also are rules to ensure safety in other situations.

Traffic from both directions must also stop for school buses on:

• Roadways with two lanes and a center turning lane

• Roadways with four or more lanes and a center turning lane

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ALDOT: Lane closures for removal of Northern Blvd railroad crossing Oct. 19-21

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 12:01pm

ALDOT: Lane closures for removal of Northern Blvd railroad crossing Oct. 19-21

Weather permitting, work to remove the railroad crossing on State Route 152 (Northern Boulevard) between Lower Wetumpka Road and Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery will begin Friday, Oct 19 at 11 p.m.

Eastbound and westbound lanes of the Northern Boulevard near the railroad crossing will be closed during the Alabama Department of Transportation’s operation to remove the crossing, improving the smoothness of the roadway. It is anticipated lanes will reopen to traffic Sunday, Oct. 21 at 11 p.m.

Motorists should 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.

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

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ALDOT: I-85 resurfacing starts on October 15th

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 12:52pm

ALDOT: I-85 resurfacing starts on October 15th

ALDOT has issued a new traffic advisory:

Route: I-85
Direction: Northbound
Mile Markers: 21.5 thru 47.5
County: Macon
Location: I-85 norhtbound from milepost 21.5 (just south of the Shorter Exit) to milepost 47.5 (Macon/Lee County line).
Description: WEATHER PERMITTING - Beginning Monday, Oct. 15, contractors will begin resurfacing I-85 North from mile marker 21.5 to mile marker 47.5.

This work should take approximately ten (10) working days to complete, weather permitting. During this time there will be lane closures in place Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. within the limits of the project.

For more information, visit the ALDOT Road Conditions Site.

Source: ALDOT

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ALDOT: Lane closures for removal of Northern Blvd railroad crossing Oct. 19-21

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, October 12th, 2012, 12:01pm

Weather permitting, work to remove the railroad crossing on State Route 152 (Northern Boulevard) between Lower Wetumpka Road and Jackson Ferry Road in Montgomery will begin Friday, Oct 19 at 11 p.m.

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

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ALDOT Traffic Advisory: Evening lane closures expected in I-85

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 11:25am

ALDOT Traffic Advisory: Evening lane closures expected in I-85

ALDOT has issued a new traffic advisory:

County: Montgomery

Location: I-85 between mile marker 4 (Ann Street-Exit 3) and mile marker 9.50 (North of the Taylor Road-Exit 9) northbound and southbound.

Description: Weather Permitting, beginning Monday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 10, lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Crews will be performing maintenance to the traffic stripe, please use caution while traveling throught this area.

For more information, visit the ALDOT Road Conditions Site.

Information Source: ALDOT

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