AL-280 Lane Closures: Plan Ahead for Asphalt Repairs & Bridge Inspection

0:00Drivers on U.S. 280 in Alabama should plan ahead for lane closures this weekend and early next week. The Alabama Department of Transportation is handling asphalt repairs in a bridge inspection to keep the highway safe. Starting Saturday, March 28th, through Sunday, March 29th, crews will patch asphalt at Shelby County 41. Expect segments eastbound and westbound to close at times from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, but one lane will stay open in both directions. These repairs mean slower traffic for commuters heading through Shelby County, so many drivers are adjusting their routes or schedules to avoid the hassle. Officials remind everyone to watch for work zones and slow down. Then on Tuesday, March 31st, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., westbound lanes over the Kahaba River Bridge will close one at a time for inspection. That's just before Grandview Medical Center and traffic won't fully stop. To stay safe, use alternate paths when you can.

1:00Tweak your travel times, stick to speed limits in the area, and drive carefully around the crews as more work continues. Local news, powered by AI. This is Birmingham News Today. I'm Corey with the story.