ALDOT To Close Covered Bridge Road, Two Lanes Of I-20/59 For Bridge Repairs

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Alabama Department of Transportation on Friday announced plans to close Covered Bridge Road and two lanes on Interstate 20/59 in Tuscaloosa County after a structural issue was discovered during a recent bridge inspection.

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As Patch previously reported, ALDOT'S inspection took place after a large piece of equipment being hauled by a rental truck struck the overpass for Covered Bridge Road on I-20/59 westbound at Exit 86 on Sept. 28.

ALDOT SAYS Covered Bridge Road over the interstate will close Monday, Oct. 17 until Friday, Nov. 18.

Additionally, the I-20/59 westbound center and right lanes will be closed from Sunday, Oct. 23 until Friday, Nov. 18.

As part of the closures, ALDOT said the contractor will place temporary supports beneath the bridge to allow workers to repair rebar, place concrete and to partially remove and repair one girder.

Motorists are encouraged to take US Highway 11, Highway 216 or other alternate routes to avoid delays due to the closures.

ALDOT West Central Region Engineer Wallace McAdory III said the bridge poses no immediate danger to the public, but stressed the importance of making the repairs before problems worsen.

“We recognize that these repairs will impact traffic, so please make sure to leave early to reach your destination on time," McAdory said.

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