NEWS RELEASE December 16, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALDOT Encourages Motorists to Plan Ahead for Holiday Travel Travel Expected to Increase This Year MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for an increase…
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ALDOT Limits Construction During Holidays
By Southern Torch Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from Thursday, December 24 at 6 a.m. until Sunday,…
I-59 Southbound Paving to Begin Oct. 13
By Southern Torch Staff HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate 59 southbound from Alabama 35…
New Bridge Work Begins in Mentone
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor MENTONE, Ala.— According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), motorists can expect periodic delays on Alabama Highway 117 as contractors begin to set arches on…
Roadwork to return in Rainsville
PHOTO: Due to the cold weather during last year's paving project at the crossing in Rainsville, the asphalt did not seal properly. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) Marla Jones, Reporter marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE,…
VIDEO: Stiefel seeks solution regarding Rainsville crossroads
PHOTO: At last night's council meeting, Councilman Marshall Stiefel suggested a committee to address the concerns of Rainsville Citizens regarding the current road project in Rainsville at the crossroads. (File Photo) By Marla…
CONDEMNATION: Berry speaks out on City’s plan to sue
PHOTO: The City of Rainsville has been seeking to replace the aging bridge on Chavies Road. Now the council is pursuing condemnation on a piece of property needed for the right-of-way for…
Road project in Rainsville to switch to daylight hours
PHOTO: The road work at the main intersection in Rainsville that we reported on around 4 weeks ago is now switching to daylight hours. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Staff Reports…