The DOT folks have a sense of humor. Here are the two messages on the I-85 message boards near the Ann Street Exit: Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: Alabama Department of Transportation, Christmas messages, I-85
From The Alabama Department of Transportation: Top 3 Holiday Highway Safety Tips 1. Drive sober. In December 2016, there were 781 people in the United States that lost their lives in drunk-driving crashes. 2. Always wear a seat belt, including passengers in front and rear seats. The odds greatly favor those wearing a seat belt. The latest data shows…
According to the Alabama Department of Transportation road work on Interstate 85 from the Montgomery County line to the Lee County line will begin Monday, June 18. Crews will be widening two bridges northbound and one bridge southbound to accommodate the future acceleration lane extensions at exits 26, 38, and 42. Cable guiderail will be installed throughout the corridor. Drivers…
If you drive Alabama’s roads, it’s hard not to notice who you don’t see much of: Alabama state troopers. You can drive for at least an hour in any direction without ever seeing one. It could be because they’re hiding, but most likely, it’s because there aren’t enough of them. Alabama only has 243 troopers on the job. That’s among…
