Trussville Loop Project: Traffic Headaches Ahead

0:00It's April 9th. Welcome in. This is Birmingham News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Traffic on North Chalkville Road in Trustville is about to get a lot tougher with the Southbound lane closing today for the final push of the W. Trustville Loop Project. This work aims to cut down congestion in the fast-growing spot. Businesses along that stretch are feeling the pinch right now, even though the long-term payoff looks solid. Take Cahaba sign and design. They've lost revenue since construction kicked off two weeks back. UPS deliveries are getting delayed or rerouted, so staff have to chase down drivers or handle packages themselves. Owners are venting about the disruptions, especially from underground digging, causing power outages. One shop had to restart Wired printers mid-job, wasting ink and paper every time the lights flickered out. Meanwhile, expect changes on Interstate 59 in Trustville 2, sticking around for up to three months. The city stays locked in on wrapping this up

1:01to smooth out traffic for everyone down the line.