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Eastbound lanes reopen on Hwy 280 in Lee County after morning crash
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Roadwork near Springer Opera House will cause lane closure for two weeks
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Residents and motorists in the area of the Springer Opera House and the new Columbus Judicial Center are being encouraged to use caution when driving over the course of the next two weeks. Starting on Monday, May 11, 2026, a section of Tenth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue will […]
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Solution found for busy intersection in Smiths Station
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — Plans are in place for the intersection at Lee Road 230, also known as Bush Road, and Lee Road 240 to have a traffic light installed. Smiths Station officials, including Lee County District 3 Commissioner Jeff Drury, held a town hall on Tuesday, providing updates to the community on various topics, […]
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Gas prices climb in Alabama and Georgia as Iran war talks continue
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Georgia gas price increase affecting local driving services
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Stadium Drive to experience temporary road closures
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Stadium Drive will be experiencing two road closures ranging from Tuesday, April 28 to Friday, May 1, according to Phenix City officials. The first road closure will be located between South Railroad Street and 22nd Avenue from Tuesday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 29. A detour route can be found above. […]
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Partial Riverwalk closure expected due to bridge replacement project
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A bridge replacement project will require a portion of the Columbus Riverwalk to be closed on Wednesday, April 15. Columbus officials say the partial closure is due to the replacement of a bridge at Oxbow Creek Golf Course. The replacement project is anticipated to take at least a week to complete. […]
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Frustration mounts over U.S. HWY 431/SR 165 intersection
The dangerous intersection at U.S. Highway 431 and State Route 165 has long been a choke point for southbound drivers attempting to turn left onto SR 165, a key connector toward Fort Mitchell. Motorists frequently face extended wait times at a signal that, until recently, shifted quickly from a green...
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Buena Vista Road diverging diamond construction 77% complete, expected to finish in December
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council discussed ongoing road construction projects at a work session, including a major traffic change coming to Buena Vista Road over I-185. A new diverging diamond interchange is in the works, designed to improve traffic flow and cut down on crashes. Construction began in...
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ALDOT to modify traffic signal at busy Phenix City intersection beginning April 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will modify the traffic signal at the intersection of US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Crews will be removing the current flashing yellow arrow and replace it with a protected “only” signal. Once in operation, drivers will only be […]
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Semi-truck collision on U.S. 280 causes major traffic delay
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A multi-vehicle collision along U.S. Highway 280 is causing major traffic delays Thursday morning. Traffic cameras in the area reveal that two semi-trucks collided at the junction of U.S. 280 and U.S. 80 around 11 a.m. Police are diverting traffic and blocking U.S. 280 westbound to keep vehicles from using […]