The auxiliary lane will allow traffic entering the interstate at Exit 11 to travel and exit the interstate at Exit 9 without merging into the flow of traffic.
Crews worked overnight to install reinforcements to the bridge to stabilize and properly support it to make sure it is safe for travel under the structure.
A fiery wreck shuts down part of Interstate 85 southbound in Montgomery, with traffic being detoured.
ALGO reports that the main lanes and left shoulder southbound are blocked at this time.
Interstate 85 Southbound at Mile Marker 21 is shut down at this time due to two accidents.
Police are urging motorists to seek an alternate route.
The interstate reopened just before 3 p.m. Thursday.
The state is launching an interstate safety campaign using additional state troopers, beginning with Interstate 85.
One person was killed in the fiery multiple-vehicle wreck that happened on Interstate 85 northbound in Auburn Monday afternoon.
Alabama’s tourism industry has been at an all time high and now tourists have another area to rest at while they travel. Friday morning was the grand re-opening of the newly renovated rest area on I-85 in Lanett. Governor Kay Ivey participated in cutting the ribbon of the 15,000 square foot facility. Governor Ivey wants the new rest area to…
