Expect lane closures for Interstate 65 repairs

Special to the Enquirer

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that ALDOT maintenance crews will be working on Interstate 65 northbound near exit 318, the Lacon exit, during the next two weeks to repair the bridges at Indian Creek in northern Cullman County and Flint Creek in southern Morgan County.

The northbound outside lane from mile marker 316 down Lacon Mountain to just south of exit 318 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21-25.

At 8 a.m. March 28, the outside lane from mile marker 316 to south of exit 318 will be closed and remain closed around the clock until about 4 p.m. March 31.

From about 6 p.m. March 29 to about 6 p.m. March 30, both northbound lanes will be closed north of exit 318, requiring all traffic to detour to U.S. Highway 31 northbound at exit 318.

Adherence to this schedule is weather-dependent. Any unforeseen conditions could extend anticipated closure times.

Motorists are advised to expect significant delays during lane/roadway closures. ALDOT asks everyone to please plan additional travel time or use alternate routes.

During the anticipated 24-hour complete closure at exit 318 March 29-30, the official detour – required for commercial truck traffic – will be U.S. Highway 31 to Highway 67 to Interstate 65. Passenger vehicles may return to Interstate 65 via any interchange north of exit 318.