ALEA, ALDOT: Ice reported on bridges, overpasses, some roads impassable
Treating roads in Hamilton By WBRC Staff | February 15, 2021 at 12:08 PM CST - Updated February 15 at 12:54 PM
HAMILTON, Ala. (WBRC) - ALEA is reporting multiple crashes in Marion County due to weather conditions. ALDOT is now reporting some roads impassable in Pickens County.
Ice has been reported on all bridges and overpasses as well, according to the report.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency received noticed the following counties have been reported to have bridges iced over or have icy areas along them. Alabama Highway 17 in the Sulligent area in Lamar County, Interstate 22, and U.S. Highway 43 in the Hackleburg area in Marion County.
ALEA updates on icy road conditions in central Alabama Share Updated: 2:36 PM CST Feb 15, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital Share Updated: 2:36 PM CST Feb 15, 2021
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