ALDOT

The bridge abutment and deck were damaged in the crash Wednesday night along Interstate 65, just north of Cullman County.

The accident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Alabama Department of Transportation crews are removing the damaged concrete sections and repairing and replacing those today and Friday, said Seth Burkett of ALDOT.

“We are still detouring southbound traffic at Priceville (Exit 334) to Alabama 67 northbound to U.S. 31 southbound back to Interstate 65 southbound at Lacon (Exit 318). We are seeing heavy congestion on Alabama 67 going into Decatur, and crashes along the detour route, particularly one that occurred on the detour route this morning (on 67 northbound at Carol Lane, west of Country Club Road) have compounded those delays. Also seeing some backups on U.S. 31 at Alabama 36 in Hartselle,” Burkett reported.

Check algotraffic.com for developments and detour information.

“We are working on setting up an additional detour, so we will appreciate your help getting that information out when that is in place,” Burkett said.

For those not in the area, this location is in southern Morgan County just north of the Cullman County line.