Decatur, AL – Morning commuters are facing major slowdowns along Interstate 65 southbound in Morgan County today, with traffic backing up from the Priceville exit to the Tennessee River Bridge.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the congestion began early Tuesday morning, causing long delays for southbound drivers traveling toward Decatur and Cullman. A traffic camera image shared by the department shows vehicles at a near standstill along the elevated bridge span over the Tennessee River.
Authorities have not confirmed the exact cause of the slowdown but advise drivers to use caution and expect delays through the area. Northbound lanes remain open and appear to be moving normally as of this morning.
Travelers heading south on I-65 are encouraged to consider alternate routes or delay departure until traffic clears.
This backup follows recent reports of increased holiday travel volume on Alabama interstates as residents prepare for seasonal events and year-end travel.
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