ALDOT schedules Aug. 5 public meeting for Hwy. 69 widening, St. Bernard bridge replacement project

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has scheduled an in-person public involvement meeting to provide an update on the proposed widening of Alabama Highway 69 and replacement of the St. Bernard bridge in Cullman. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 4-6 p.m. at East Elementary School, 608 Fourth Ave. SE, Cullman. According to ALDOT, the meeting will allow residents, property owners and other interested parties to review project information, view maps, speak with project representatives and provide comments on the proposed improvements. Updated project information is also available online through ALDOTinvolved.com . Visitors can select Public Meetings Schedule, choose Cullman County, then select Widening and Bridge Replacement on AL-69. The website includes multiple project maps showing various segments of the project, along with an online comment form for those wishing to submit feedback. Project renderings released by ALDOT illustrate the proposed bridge replacement near St. Bernard Drive as well as planned roadway widening along Alabama Highway 69. The project is intended to improve the corridor by replacing the existing bridge and widening portions of the roadway. Additional project details, including proposed improvements, maps and other supporting documents, are available through the ALDOT public meeting

Traffic patterns set to change on Old Railroad Bed Road in Madison County

Beginning Wednesday morning, traffic on Old Railroad Bed Road and surrounding streets will be shifted to the new roundabout.

SR-75 resurfacing project begins Aug. 3, expect delays in Albertville

A two-mile resurfacing project on State Route 75 northeast of Albertville is set to begin Monday, Aug. 3, weather permitting. The $1.3 million project will focus on milling and resurfacing the divided four-lane highway, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Work will take place along SR-75 from Gary Road,...

North Alabama gas prices July 27: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence compared to national average

National average gas prices for regular, mid-grade, and premium fuel are $4.11, $4.59, and $4.98 per gallon respectively, with diesel at $5.30 and E85 at $3.14. As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.11 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.59 and premium prices reaching $4.98, according to AAA.

Chisholm Road lane closure begins Monday night in Florence

FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A portion of Chisholm Road near Rickwood Road will be partially closed starting Monday at 7 p.m. as crews work to install a drainage pipe underneath the road. Northbound traffic on Chisholm Road will be reduced to one lane for the rest of the week.

Multi-vehicle accident causes standstill on I-59 South

Overnight lane closure planned for Old Madison Pike next week

Drivers should prepare for an overnight lane closure on Old Madison Pike next week as Huntsville Utilities completes work in the area.

Hartselle neighbors push back on decade-long speeding problem

Hickory Street neighbors say speeding has been a problem for about a decade, especially because the street sits next to the city’s busiest road.

Hartselle launches traffic calming request process after residents raise speeding concerns

HARTSELLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Hartselle residents now have a formal way to request speed studies in their neighborhoods, after they say drivers have sped down their street for at least a decade. Hartselle city officials introduced a Traffic Calming Request Process this week. The move comes after a petition was...

ALDOT to begin study for potential new Tennessee River bridge in Decatur

DECATUR, Ala. — A study for a potential new Tennessee River bridge in Decatur is expected to begin later this year as officials look at ways to ease congestion on the city’s existing river crossings. The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to issue a public notice in August...

Highway 67 back open in Morgan County after 18-wheeler loses part of load

A portion of Highway 67 in Morgan County has been blocked due to an 18-wheeler losing part of its load on Thursday.

Hartselle launches new process to address neighborhood speeding concerns

HARTSELLE, Ala. — The City of Hartselle has launched a new process aimed at helping residents address speeding and traffic safety concerns in residential neighborhoods. The new Traffic Calming Request Process creates a clear way for the city to review requests for safety measures, including possible speed cushions, using traffic data and established guidelines.

Albertville working to keep up with traffic as city grows

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - s Albertville adds new neighborhoods and major developments, city leaders say they are working to ensure local roads can handle the increased demand. One area already seeing changes is U.S. Highway 431, where road work continues in front of the future Sand Mountain Marketplace. Crews are...

Hoover Avenue in Decatur to close Tuesday for wastewater construction

A section of Hoover Avenue in Decatur will be closed Tuesday as Decatur Utilities crews perform wastewater construction work in the area. The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will affect Hoover Avenue between Moulton Heights Road SW and 8th Street SW near the Moulton Heights Road SW intersection.

North Alabama gas prices July 20: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence compared to national average

National average gas prices for regular, mid-grade, and premium fuel are $4.00, $4.49, and $4.87 per gallon respectively, with diesel at $5.11 and E85 at $3.08. As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.00 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.49 and premium prices reaching $4.87, according to AAA.

Multiple roads closed due to flooding in Madison County

Madison County flooding from heavy rain Sunday led to road closures.

ALDOT is repairing a damaged guardrail following a FedEx truck crash earlier this month

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Drivers on Memorial Parkway should expect delays near Governors Drive through Thursday as the Alabama Department of Transportation repairs a damaged guardrail. Work began at 9 a.m. Monday and is expected to continue daily through Thursday. Lanes are scheduled to reopen each day around 2:30 p.m.

Power outages impact Guntersville traffic signals

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Power outages are affecting parts of Guntersville, causing some traffic signals to stop working, according to the Guntersville Police Department. Police said the traffic lights at the following intersections are currently not functioning:. U.S. Highway 431 and Wyeth Drive. U.S. Highway 431 and Pleasant Grove Road.

Guardrail installation on SR-227 in Guntersville expected to cause delays Monday

Alabama Department of Transportation crews plan to reinstall guardrail on the newly widened shoulder of SR-227 on Monday, July 20, weather permitting. Drivers should expect a single-lane closure between Gerald Bryant Drive and Short Creek from 7:30 a.m. to about 4 p.m. A pilot car and/or flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone.

$10M traffic study to examine busy Decatur corridor

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — The wheels are set in motion to address the existing traffic nightmare near the Capt. William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridge that connects Madison County to Decatur. The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to conduct a traffic study near U.S. Highway 31 and the...