ALDOT faces backlash after I-65 lane closures amid Hurricane Isaias evacuations

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The Alabama Department of Transportation temporarily closed lanes on a major interstate in Shelby County amid evacuations due to the oncoming Hurricane Isaias.

On Thursday, Oct. 8, ALDOT announced an overnight single lane closure in both directions on I-65 for an ongoing construction project between the cities of Calera and Alabaster. This week, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for 40 counties and a mandatory evacuation of coastal visitors as Alabama prepares for impact from Hurricane Isaias which is threatening the Gulf Coast.

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