![]() Motorists using the South Street detour are advised to stay in the center lane. Truck traffic will continue to exit I-85 South at Exit 6, Eastern Boulevard. Passenger vehicles traveling I-85 South will now use Exit 1, South Union Street, and stay on South Street until they can reenter I-85 South at the Exit 1 entrance ramp. All traffic signals on South Street are flashing for free-flowing movement of South Street while the side streets are closed to through traffic. ALDOT along with the City of Montgomery modified the I-85 South detour for passenger vehicles. Motorists should be mindful of people and equipment as ALDOT crews and contractors are in the area continuing assessments and repairs.Īt approximately 1:30 p.m. They were able to install reinforcements to ensure the bridge is stable, properly supported, and safe for travel under the structure. The South Perry Street bridge remains closed and should not be used by pedestrians or vehicles until permanent repairs can be made. Plans for permanent repairs are being finalized and more information will be provided as soon as available. ALDOT had contractors on site since Tuesday morning for emergency repairs. ![]() the Alabama Department of Transportation completed emergency repairs to the South Perry Street bridge allowing two lanes on Interstate 85 South to reopen to traffic. Interstate 85 south reopened to two lanes.Īt approximately 10 a.m. ![]() Two lanes on I-85 South will remain open through the weekend and during repairs. Motorists should seek alternate routes or expect delays when traveling I-85 South and be mindful of people and equipment in the area. The permanent repairs are expected to take approximately three weeks. ALDOT has completed the inspection of the bridge and is finalizing plans that will take bids and be awarded on Tuesday afternoon with work to begin as soon as possible. The South Perry Street bridge will remain closed to all vehicles and pedestrians until permanent repairs are finished. South Perry Street bridge remains closed emergency repairs complete.Ĭontractors with the Alabama Department of Transportation have completed emergency repairs to the South Perry Street bridge over Interstate 85 south in Montgomery. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 1, 2023
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