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South Alabama Traffic Alert: US-231, AL-27 and AL-87 Blocked
Montgomery, AL – Drivers across southern Alabama are facing hazardous road conditions Friday evening, October 9, as heavy rainfall, strong winds and fallen trees associated with Hurricane Isaias block
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-10T01:38:51.168Z
Montgomery, AL – Drivers across southern Alabama are facing hazardous road conditions Friday evening, October 9, as heavy rainfall, strong winds and fallen trees associated with Hurricane Isaias block several major highways. State troopers are urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel as crews work to clear dangerous obstructions.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ALEA , Highway Patrol troopers assigned to Troop B are actively monitoring storm related incidents across multiple counties. Several highways have reported blocked lanes, with some locations experiencing complete roadway obstructions.
The following conditions have been reported:
Coffee County: Both lanes of Alabama 27 are blocked near County Road 156 at mile marker 33. Another fallen tree has been reported near mile marker 40. Covington County: Southbound U.S. 231 is blocked at Johnson Quarter Road. Crews are working to remove a fallen tree. Dale County: A fallen tree blocks the northbound lane of Alabama 27 near mile marker 40. Additional obstructions have been reported on U.S. 231 near County Road 30 at mile marker 38. Pike County: Both lanes of Alabama 87 are blocked near County Road 2258. A separate fallen tree is blocking a northbound lane of U.S. 231 near mile marker 57. ALEA reported no significant roadway hazards or closures at the time of its update in Butler, Barbour, Crenshaw, Geneva, Henry or Houston counties.
Motorists should remain alert for fallen trees, debris, downed power lines and flooded pavement. Authorities specifically warn drivers never to bypass barricades or attempt to cross flooded roads.
Conditions may change rapidly as the storm continues affecting Alabama. Troopers will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.
Drivers can monitor official alerts through ALEA.gov and the agency's social media channels before traveling.