Birmingham, Alabama — A single-vehicle crash closed southbound Interstate 59 near mile marker 118 Saturday morning.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 7:21 a.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Birmingham Post area of Jefferson County. Authorities said the incident caused a full closure of the southbound lanes near mile marker 118.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division responded to the scene and confirmed that the roadway remains blocked while the situation is investigated. Officials did not immediately release details about injuries or the vehicle involved.
The closure is expected to remain in place for an undetermined amount of time, according to ALEA. Troopers said they will continue monitoring the crash scene and will provide updates as conditions change.
Interstate 59 is a major corridor connecting Birmingham to communities across northeast Alabama and into Mississippi and Georgia. A shutdown along this section of the interstate can create significant delays for weekend travelers and regional commuters.
Drivers approaching the area are urged to seek alternate routes and expect congestion near the closure point while troopers manage the scene and begin clearing operations.
Transportation officials frequently recommend motorists slow down and remain alert when approaching emergency responders or crash scenes along Alabama interstates.
Updates about the closure are expected as investigators determine the cause of the crash and crews work to reopen the affected lanes.
For now, southbound traffic on Interstate 59 near mile marker 118 in Jefferson County remains restricted while authorities continue their investigation.
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