The Alabama Department of Transportation has closed the U.S. 11 ramp onto Interstate 459 northbound until proper traffic control measures are in place to prevent drivers from merging over to Interstate 59 southbound.
The changes are part of a planned I-59 northbound lane shift that took effect Jan. 7. In addition to the U.S. 11 merge blockade, I-59 northbound is now narrowed to one lane at I-459 until it reconnects with the single-lane I-459 northbound ramp traffic.
Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route to I-59 northbound and southbound from U.S. 11.
These temporary traffic changes could last several months. There are also plans to close both northbound Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) ramps for 40 days in the spring.
Contractor Wiregrass Construction Co. has eight months to open the widened northbound lanes to traffic to receive a $1 million incentive.
The entire project, costing over $70 million, should be complete by Spring 2027.
– ALDOT contributed to this report.
