Traffic & Transit
ALDOT To Begin Painting Third Avenue East Bridge On Thursday
ALDOT on Thursday announced plans for a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Thursday announced plans for a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.
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ALDOT says the bridge painting is intended to prevent corrosion and rust, with work expected to begin Thursday, Aug. 8.
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The project will then continue for approximately five weeks.
ALDOT went on to say that the contractor is only allowed to close the center and right lanes between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. to reduce the impact on traffic.
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Lane closures will also not be allowed on weekends when the University of Alabama has a home football game.
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