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ALDOT suspends lane closures amid severe weather

The pause will cover major routes in 10 south Alabama counties as officials urge drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.

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The Alabama Department of Transportation has suspended temporary lane closures on interstates, U.S. highways and state routes in the following counties from 6 p.m. Thursday, October 8, through 6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2026:

  • Mobile
  • Baldwin
  • Escambia
  • Conecuh
  • Covington
  • Coffee
  • Geneva
  • Dale
  • Houston
  • Henry

Drivers should postpone unnecessary travel during severe weather and avoid flooded roads. For additional guidance, read ALDOT’s severe weather driving tips.

If travel is necessary, plan ahead, allow extra travel time and stay alert. Check traffic and road conditions, including traffic camera feeds, at ALGOtraffic.com or through the ALGO Traffic app.

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