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ALDOT to begin Hurricane Isaias debris cleanup Monday

Crews plan pickups in four counties, focusing on vegetation debris placed along public rights of way near state and U.S. highways.

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for 40 Alabama counties as Tropical System Isaias churned in the Gulf and posed a possible hurricane threat as early as Friday. National Hurricane Center

The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin the first round of storm debris cleanup along state-maintained roads on Monday, October 19.

The initial round of pickup will take place in four counties: Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe and Wilcox.

Residents should place eligible storm debris along the public right of way as soon as possible before the October 19 start date.

Contractors will begin in areas with storm damage along U.S. and state highways where crews can work safely.

What debris will be collected?

  • Vegetative debris, such as tree limbs and branches, left by Hurricane Isaias.
  • Debris must be within the public right of way, the area between the road and the property line. This may include ditches, sidewalks and areas near utility poles.
  • Debris from private property will not be collected.

ALDOT urges residents to use caution, as storm-related hazards may remain.

For more information, call ALDOT at 251-470-8200.

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