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Autauga County warns residents about upcoming railroad crossing closures

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Seven railroad crossings in the Marbury and Deatsville areas will temporarily close for work beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, and continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 17. The County warns residents, businesses, school transportation providers, and commuters to prepare for disruptions and make alternate travel plans. Railroad Crossing closure...

Autauga County, AL · 2d
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New speed cameras coming to I-65 work zones in Chilton County, but questions remain

CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Speeding through an I-65 work zone in Chilton County could soon cost you $250, but the state has not said when tickets will start. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced some details on a traffic camera pilot program this week. It falls under Alabama’s new “Work Zone Safety Act.” The agencies said the pilot will test whether the cameras can reduce excessive speeding.

Chilton County, AL · 2d
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mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things Alabama Drivers Can Get Ticketed for That Feel Completely Legal

You switch on the wipers when the rain picks up and figure that’s all you need to do. But Alabama law requires lit headlights anytime your wipers are in use because of rain, sleet or snow. These are the things Alabama drivers can get ticketed for that feel completely...

Alabama · 2d
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Emerald Mountain Expressway set to increase toll rates

Starting Monday, drivers on the Emerald Mountain Expressway will pay higher tolls. American Roads, the company that runs the expressway, is now putting the delayed toll increase in place. With the new rates, passenger cars will pay $3 in cash to cross the bridge. Freedom Pass users will pay $2.50...

Elmore, AL · 2d
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The Trussville Tribune

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Crews to perform concrete work on I-59 starting Nov. 8

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will continue a concrete project on I-59 starting on Sunday, Nov. 8.  Work will be performed on Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Nov. 8 the I-59 northbound ramp onto I-459 southbound near Trussville will be closed. On Nov. […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

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I-459 ramp to I-59 southbound near Trussville closing overnight

TRUSSVILLE, Ala — The ramp from Interstate 459 northbound to Interstate 59 southbound near Trussville will close overnight for concrete rehabilitation, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Drivers needing to access I-59 southbound will be detoured...

Trussville, AL · 4d

Occupational Health Safety

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Alabama Tests Photo Speed Enforcement in I-65 Work Zone to Improve Crew Safety

Vehicle owners can get a civil citation or warning only for speeding recorded while crews are present, and citations can start Nov. 16 at the earliest. Highway workers and drivers in an Interstate 65 work zone in Chilton County, Alabama, are the focus of a state test of photographic speed enforcement. The goal is a safer work zone for both groups, ALDOT said.

Chilton County, AL · 3d

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Gas prices continue to fall

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68 per gallon as of Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 28.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.08 per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.281 per gallon.

Alabama · 5d

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Avoid the $289 Overhyped Alabama Train Journey Might Not Match the Hype

A heritage train can be a lovely part of an Alabama weekend and still be the wrong reason for an expensive detour. The decision depends on whether you want an encounter with historic railway equipment or a long sightseeing journey through constantly changing scenery. For this comparison, $289 is an...

Alabama · 5d

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Vestavia council OKs elevated wheelchair ramp from U.S. 31 to library

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding construction of an elevated handicapped-accessible pedestrian ramp from U.S. 31 to the Library in the Forest. While the project to add the pedestrian bridge over U.S. 31 did provide ways for people in...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 5d

The Trussville Tribune

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ALDOT crews to perform concrete work on I-59 Trussville project

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin concrete work on the I-59 Trussville project at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.  It will be performed through 6 a.m. on the I-459 northbound ramp leading to I-59 southbound near Trussville.  “Traffic needing to access that area will have to use US-11 as […]

Trussville, AL · 4d

Yahoo!

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North Alabama gas prices November 2: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence compared to national average

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.17 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.66 and premium prices reaching $5.06, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.17 | $4.29. Mid-Grade: $4.66 | $4.78. Premium: $5.06 | $5.18. Diesel:...

Huntsville, AL · 7d

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This 10-Mile Scenic Train Ride In Alabama Will Melt Your Stress Away In The Best Way

Somewhere between the rumble of the engine and the slow roll of the countryside passing by your window, something shifts inside you. The North Alabama Railroad Museum in Huntsville, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever thought staring at a screen was a good way to spend a Saturday.

Huntsville, AL · 8d

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Samford seeks city approval for new 280-space parking lot

The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 3, plans to consider a request by Samford University for permission to build a 280-space student parking lot along Shelburne Lane on the northwestern edge of the campus. The property is next to Greek Village and south of Saulter Road. The project would...

Homewood, AL · 6d

Tuscaloosa Thread

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Tuscaloosa City Schools Issue Strong Warning To Local Drivers

Tuscaloosa City Schools is warning drivers about a spike in illegal school bus passings. More people are blowing past stopped buses with their red lights flashing, putting kids at risk during pickup and dropoff.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 9d

Village Living

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Lane Parke parking study says there’s room to spare

Lane Parke doesn’t have a parking shortage, a new city-commissioned study found. It may have a patience shortage. But some of the extra spots are a quarter-mile away at the Lane Parke Apartments and the Publix parking lot, leaving frustrated shoppers circling and complaining to city leaders. The mixed-use...

Mountain Brook, AL · 7d

Village Living

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City not looking to close Round Forest Drive

Round Forest Drive residents who sought closure of their street to eliminate its use as a cut-through to and from Irondale will likely not achieve that goal. Those residents may instead get a traffic-calming measure on the thoroughfare. Mayor Graham Smith and others met with residents about their request. “We...

Mountain Brook, AL · 7d

Yellowhammer News

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Norfolk Southern, Birmingham and Trussville begin joint operation to fix blocked railroad crossings

Norfolk Southern, the City of Birmingham and the City of Trussville have hired engineering firm Kimley-Horn to design a project that will close nine railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville and cut the blocked crossings that have stalled drivers, school buses and ambulances along the corridor for years. The selection...

Birmingham, AL · 10d