4 PM UPDATE - Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, ROAD CONDITIONS AND CLOSURES
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are currently monitoring and treating roadways as needed.
**Road conditions are improving, and changes have been updated to reflect counties where roadways are considered passable. However, please continue to use extreme caution when traveling in the heavily affected areas.**
BALDWIN COUNTY
South Mobile Street/Fairhope Ave at the hill towards the pier will be closed until further notice due to weather.
Interstate10 eastbound exit 44 on ramp iced over.
U.S.90/U.S.98 Causeway at Tensaw River Bridge near the Battleship is iced over.
County Road 24/U.S. 98 is iced over.
County Road 24/Alabama 181 is iced over.
Alabama 59 between Stockton and Interstate 65 hilltops are iced over.
Interstate 65 Southbound 31 – 37 mile marker is closed due to the roadway being iced over, traffic is being rerouted onto Alabama 59 to Interstate 65 northbound at Exit 37/Alabama 287.
U.S. 31/Shambo Road roadway iced over.
Alabama 180 is iced over.
Alabama 225 southbound near the 6 mile marker is closed due to iced over roadway.
U.S.90 eastbound and westbound near the 50 mile marker is closed due to iced over roadway.
Interstate 65 southbound, south of exit 31 is now open.
Interstate 10 eastbound and westbound is now open.
Interstate 65 northbound is now open.
MOBILE COUNTY
Alabama 158 westbound at Stone Road is iced over.
Alabama 158 at Glenwood Road is iced over.
All county roadways have now been deemed passable, per Mobile County Commission. Please continue to use caution.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Alabama 21 between Fountain Prison and Holman Prison is iced over.
U.S. 31 between the 80-81mile markers is iced over.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Roadways are now open; however, there is still ice on the roadways in some areas. Please use extreme caution.
CONECUH COUNTY
U.S. 84 has reopened.
All county-maintained roadways and bridges are considered impassable.
BUTLER COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
CRENSHAW COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
CONVINGTON COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
PIKE COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
BARBOUR COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
UPDATE-U.S. 431 southbound between the bridge and County Road 40 is now open.
COFFEE COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
GENEVA COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
HOUSTON COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
UPDATE- Roadway is clear on U.S. 84.
DALE COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
UPDATE: Alabama 123 near County Road 30 is back open.
HENRY COUNTY – The snow and ice are melting on all the roadways. Shaded areas of the roadways still have patches of snow and ice but are currently passable-just use caution.
MONTGOMERY POST:
Lowndes County: All roadways are passable.
Montgomery County: Alabama 94 is reported to have moderate ice on the roadway.
No issues reported in Chilton, Autauga, Elmore and Lowndes counties.
OPELIKA POST:
Bullock County: U.S 80 is reported to have mild ice on the roadway.
U.S. 82 is reported to have mild ice on the roadway.
Macon County: U.S. 80 between County Road 13 and County Road 29 has moderate ice on the roadway.
Lee County: U.S. 280 still has ice on the roadway.
Russell County: All roadways are passable.
ALEX CITY POST
Chambers County: Still moderate ice on all roadways in Chambers County
No issues reported in Coosa and Tallapoosa counties.
PRESS RELEASE: ALEA Urges Caution Amid Significant Winter Weather Impacting Central and Southern Alabama
Issued Jan. 19, 2025
As another round of extreme winter weather approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is advising citizens to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. This weather event is anticipated to bring snow and ice to regions that may not be accustomed to such winter weather, potentially resulting in dangerous travel conditions.
“We recognize that winter weather can pose unique challenges for our Alabama communities, particularly in those areas where snow and ice are rare,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Our primary goal is to keep our citizens safe. Reducing unnecessary travel during dangerous conditions is crucial to preventing accidents and ensuring first responders can perform their duties efficiently.”
With the National Weather Service’s (NWS) forecasts indicating significant impacts for central and southern portions of the state, ALEA encourages the following driving precautions:
1.**Avoid Unnecessary Travel:** If you do not need to be on the road, please stay home. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly, and driving is strongly discouraged during inclement weather.
2.**Monitor Weather Updates:** Stay informed by checking local weather reports from your trusted news source, and updates from ALEA and the National Weather Service.
3.**Prepare Your Vehicle:** If you must travel, ensure your vehicle is winter-ready. Check your tires, battery, wiper blades, and fluids. Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes blankets, snacks, water, and a flashlight.
4.**Drive Slowly and Cautiously:** If you must go out, reduce your speed, increase the distance between your vehicle and others, and avoid sudden stops or sharp turns. Additionally, avoid using cruise control as steering sensitivity can change on icy roads, leading to loss of vehicle control.
5.**Stay Alert:** Be aware of your surroundings and watch for ice on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas, which can freeze more quickly than other surfaces.
6.**Heed Road Closure Signs:** If authorities have closed roads or issued travel restrictions, comply with these warnings. They are in place to protect public safety.
7.**Use Headlights:** In low visibility conditions, ensure your headlights are on, and keep them clean to enhance visibility for you and other drivers.
During the state’s last major weather event, ALEA Troopers responded to a total of 80 traffic crashes, where weather conditions were a factor, from Friday, Jan 10, to Saturday Jan. 11 in Troops E, F and G. This number does not include the number of vehicles that were removed from ditches or were stranded on the side of the road due to weather conditions with no damage. Troop E includes Colbert, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, Walker and Winston counties. Troop F includes Blount, Cherokee, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties. Troop G includes Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Randolph counties.
Colonel Jonathan Archer, ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director said, “ALEA stands ready to assist and respond to emergencies as the situation develops. Once again, we will have all available Troopers ready, this includes Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division to assist our Highway Patrol Division and respond to traffic crashes, road closures and assist with traffic control in heavily impacted areas. However, we strongly encourage citizens to stay off the roads if conditions become dangerous in your area.”
Residents are encouraged to follow ALEA on social media (@ALEAProtects) for real time road conditions, closures and updates.
