Agencies are prepared to keep roads safe in Madison County
ALDOT and Madison City Public Works are prepared to pre-treat roads for icy weather.
Posted: Feb 12, 2021 6:30 PM
Updated: Feb 12, 2021 6:53 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
The possibility of winter weather means there s a chance our roads could become icy and unsafe.
Both the Alabama Department of Public Transportation (ALDOT) and Madison City Public Works got their trucks and equipment ready to go in case the roads get icy this weekend. You got to be ready for whatever, because, you know, weather in North Alabama is tricky, said Mike Gentle with Madison City Public Works.
More of McFarland Closed After Coal Truck Overturns
Motorists are urged to avoid McFarland Boulevard as it intersects Skyland Boulevard today while crews assess an overturned coal truck.
The incident happened just before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. There is not a clear reason why the truck capsized, but its contents spilled out into the roadway and median right by the Motel 6 on McFarland Boulevard.
Crews have blocked off entry to all eastbound lanes of McFarland Boulevard from the Skyland intersection. Commuters will need to find a detour to get past the mess until it is cleared.
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