I-22

I-22 receives new traffic signs

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace older traffic signs with new signs on I-22 from the Mississippi state line to the I-65 interchange in Birmingham.
The 96-mile project, which also includes new traffic counters in Jefferson County, began Monday, Sept. 22, and will continue until fall 2026, weather permitting.
Ozark Safety Services was awarded the project at $1.71 million.

I-22 named for James Brown

The Brown family and friends stand next to the sign that will go up along I-22 in honor of James “Spike” Brown. Left to right, top row: State Representative Tracey Estes, Susannah Brown, Alexandra Leigh M.D., Beatrix Brown, Nathan Brown M.D./D.M.D., Meredith Brown and Kenneth Mays III (Tripp). Bottom row: Myrina (Minnow) Brown, Alexandra (Honey) Brown, Cynthia Brown and Dylan Mays.

The Brown family and friends stand next to the sign that will go up along I-22 in honor of James “Spike” Brown. Left to right, top row: State Representative Tracey Estes, Susannah Brown, Alexandra Leigh M.D., Beatrix Brown, Nathan Brown M.D./D.M.D., Meredith Brown and Kenneth Mays III (Tripp). Bottom row: Myrina (Minnow) Brown, Alexandra (Honey) Brown, Cynthia Brown and Dylan Mays.
HAMILTON — Family, friends and fellow state, county and local officials gathered at Hamilton City Hall on Friday, March 15, to honor the late James “Spike” Brown.

FedEx truck overturns on I-22

overturned truck

:A truck is shown turned over on its left side following an accident on I-22.

HAMILTON — Traffic on Interstate 22 heading eastbound was held up for over an hour after a FedEx tractor trailer turned over onto its left hand side, blocking both lanes of traffic.
The accident took place on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 16, near Exit 3 on I-22.
Jordan Carter with the Byrd Fire Department stated BFD, Shottsville Fire Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Marion County Emergency Management Agency and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency all responded to the accident.

 

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