Black ice poses danger on Alabama roads amid winter storm: ALDOT urges ‘extreme caution’
The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging drivers to exercise “extreme caution” Wednesday morning with dangerous black ice possible on state roadways. Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that can make driving conditions extremely treacherous,
ALDOT warns of black ice danger Wednesday morning
ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significantly increase the potential of black ice to form on bridges and roadways.
Winter storm Alabama: ALEA warns of driving hazards as snow, ice can cause dangerous travel
During Alabama's last major weather event, ALEA said state troopers responded to 80 traffic crashes in which weather conditions were a factor.
ALDOT urges caution for ‘black ice’ conditions
The dangerous road conditions across Alabama won’t ease up as the sun rises Wednesday morning. In many areas, it could actually be even more dangerous. The reason? Black ice.
Alabama freeze: Montgomery opens warming station, ALEA warns of driving hazards
Montgomery residents who need help keeping warm during freezing temperatures ahead this week will have a warming shelter available at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. The city announced Sunday evening that the shelter would be open to the public starting Monday at noon,
Road conditions in eastern Alabama counties, according to ALDOT
As snow continues to fall in the Chattahoochee Valley, the Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the road ...
‘Several’ tractor-trailers stuck on I-85 in Macon, Lee counties
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says “several” tractor-trailers are stuck along both the northbound and southbound lanes ...
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ALDOT warns: Black ice hazard for Wednesday morning
ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below ...
ALDOT, Mobile County target bridges and overpasses for pre-storm treatment
Alabama transportation worker and crews from Mobile County made final preparations Monday for a winter storm expected to hit ...
Police say ice is making I-85 in Opelika a ‘mess’
Police spokeswoman Allison Duke described the interstate in Opelika as a “mess,” saying the trouble started at about 5 a.m. Tuesday around exit 60 southbound and goes all the way to mile marker 68.
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ALDOT looks at last week's snow as it prepares for what's next
No matter what comes, ALDOT has snowplows and motor graders ready to go. It says just remember, these tools work great on ...
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Alabama agencies responding to winter weather
It looks like a winter wonderland in Montgomery on Tuesday night. Some parts of the state received more snow than others, but that isn’t stopping Alabama agencies and the national guard from ...
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ALDOT: New temporary lane closures on I-565 needed for pothole paving
Crews closing one lane in each direction of I-565 from Countyline Road to Wall Triana 9am to 2pm on selected days this week ...
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ALDOT to start major Highway 280 project this spring
Once finished, the expansion will ease traffic traveling through Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, according to ...
National Guard responds to icy I-85 backup in Opelika
Southbound traffic began backing up Tuesday evening near Exit 60 in Opelika due to icy conditions. Specifically, Alabama ...