Alabama DOT Warns Drivers to Prepare for Hurricane Isaias

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) issued a warning on October 7 as Hurricane Isaias threatened to bring severe weather to the state over the weekend.

ALDOT is monitoring the storm with the National Weather Service and emergency management officials. Road crews are preparing to inspect damage, clear debris, and repair roads, bridges, signs, and traffic signals after the storm.

Truck drivers are advised to monitor road conditions, avoid flooded highways, increase following distances, and consider postponing non-essential trips.

Drivers can check current traffic conditions and road closures through ALGO Traffic at https://www.algotraffic.com. ALDOT has not confirmed specific Interstate closures in this announcement.