July 10–11, 2026 — Lee County, Alabama
ALDOT has commenced a major $18.5 million bridge replacement project on Interstate 85 in Lee County, targeting both northbound and southbound spans over Choctafaula Creek south of Exit 50. The project was awarded to Newell & Bush Inc. of Montgomery, Alabama.
Lane closures will be limited to Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to minimize daytime traffic disruption. Motorists on I-85 in the Lee County area should plan for nighttime delays throughout the construction period.
Source: WAKA 8 / WSFA
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 7–13, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
