Loop Road Project: Major Traffic Shifts Ahead

0:00It's March 22nd. Birmingham News Today starts now. AI powered and ready. I'm Corey with the story. Starting Monday, March 23rd, drivers in the North Chalkville Road in Highway 11 area will face big traffic shifts. This kicks off the final phase of the Loop Road project, aimed at smoothing out flow in the long run. Highway 11 stays open both ways, but expects lowdowns if you're turning onto North Chalkville Road. Up there, the Northbound Lane closes completely with the center turn lane handling bat traffic instead. Southbound gets squeezed to just one lane and no special turn spot. These tweaks will drag on for about two months, so plan for extra delays around the intersection. Local folks might feel the pinch during rush hours, especially. To dodge the hassle, skip North Chalkville Road at Highway 11 when you can and stick to alternate paths or any posted detours, which could shift, as work goes on. Nearby businesses stay fully open, so swing around to back entrances

1:00if front access looks tricky. Official stress, this is a crucial push for better traffic down the road, and they'll keep updating signs to guide everyone through it.