Decatur, AL – Lane changes on Interstate 65 over the Tennessee River are set to shift back to normal, prompting overnight closures for drivers in Morgan County.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, crews will begin restriping the I-65 Tennessee River bridges Sunday evening, April 26, weather permitting. The work will remove temporary traffic patterns and restore the original lane configuration.
Officials said the lane shifts were put in place about two years ago to allow for a $23.7 million rehabilitation project. The contractor, Cekra Inc., completed repairs aimed at extending the lifespan of the 53-year-old bridges, including structural steel work, concrete deck repairs, cleaning, painting, and bridge rail retrofitting.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to expect single-lane closures nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. while restriping is underway. The work is expected to take several nights to complete.
Drivers traveling through the area may experience delays and are urged to use caution in the work zone as traffic patterns change. Commuters, including students and overnight workers, may need to adjust travel times during the closure window.
For real-time traffic updates, officials recommend checking ALGOTraffic.com or using the ALGO Traffic app.
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