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ABC 33/40 News
First Section of Birmingham Northern Beltline Opens to Traffic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that the first segment of the Birmingham Northern Beltline (SR-959) is now open to traffic in northeast Jefferson County. The Alabama Department of Transportation opened the 1.88-mile section between State Routes 79 and 75, connecting the Bradford and Palmerdale communities....
vestaviavoice.com
Vestavia officials aim to fix interstate lighting woes
If you’re driving on Interstate 459 or Interstate 65 in or around Vestavia Hills at night, there’s a good chance you’ll be driving in the dark. The vast majority of the interstate streetlights are not working. Vestavia Hills officials are trying to do something about it, but it’s a tall task fraught with challenges, officials said.
thesamfordcrimson.com
Transportation office aware of SamTram delays
Samford parking will always be a point of contention between its student body and the transportation office. The newest solution, The SamTram, has left a lot to be desired for many students and faculty. The SamTram is a shuttle service that is designed to get students and faculty to multiple...
ABC 33/40 News
Mountain Brook rejects Round Forest Drive closure, considers three-way stop
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WBMA) — Mountain Brook leaders say they will not move forward with a request to close Round Forest Drive at the Irondale city line after a traffic study found the move was not warranted, but the city is considering several other measures in response to residents' safety concerns.
The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism
Birmingham leaders, youth weigh in on multimodal transportation vision
About 120 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Boutwell Auditorium to catch a first glimpse of GoBHM’s multimodal vision for the city. Project managers Christine Argo, deputy director of strategic projects for the Birmingham Department of Transportation; James Fowler, chief of public infrastructure for the city; and Charlotte Shaw, CEO of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority spoke with a panel of 10 young high school- and college-aged residents about why getting around means more than just driving.
wbrc.com
ALDOT announces nightly closures of I-459 entrance, exit ramps for ongoing resurfacing project
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are set to temporarily close I-459 entrance and exit ramps as part of a continuing project in Hoover. ALDOT officials said the 3.2 mile job stretches from south of SR-150 (Exit 10) to north of US-31 (Exit 13). Officials said...
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WBRC
Transportation, childcare among biggest workforce challenges in west Alabama