It’s taken more than a year of planning and preparation, but the Alabama Department of Transportation has announced the faulty Interstate 20/59 bridge arch over McFarland Boulevard is finally coming down.
Removal is set to begin Friday, Jan. 15, at 11 p.m. and extend through Sunday, Jan. 17, at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
John D. McWilliams, public information officer for ALDOT’s West Central region, said this work will require lane closures on both McFarland Boulevard and I-20/59 to safely complete.
“Although the arch does not pose any danger to the traveling public, it did not meet the Alabama Department of Transportation’s specifications,” McWilliams said.
I-20 Arch Removal Set for Next Weekend, McFarland Blvd to Close
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The arch that currently sits above Interstate 20/59 at Exit 73 is set to be removed next weekend. This will cause major closures on McFarland Boulevard, impacting both directions of traffic.
According to a press release from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the arch, which was a contracted project, did not meet certain construction specifications outlined by ALDOT. It is not dangerous to motorists in any way but in order to stay, it must be built under ALDOT s guidelines. A new arch is set to be built later this year.
Red Bowl Asian Bistro has opened in the old Ruby Tuesday location on McFarland Boulevard, north of the river at 311 Merchant s Walk in Tuscaloosa.
Red Bowl is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, serving to-go and dine-in, with masks required inside. The number to call in an order is 205-618-8896, or orders can be made online by following links at www.redbowltuscaloosa.com.
Red Bowl opened in 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a variety of dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines. Franchise locations have since opened throughout the South.
BREAKING: Manhunt Underway After Northport Bank Robbery
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A manhunt is underway after a man allegedly robbed the Alabama One Credit Union off of McFarland Boulevard in Northport.
According to Keith Carpenter, Assistant Chief of the Northport Police Department, the robbery occurred at 2:49 p.m. on Monday and the suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police are searching for a white male wearing a black cap with a light bill, a red shirt, black jacket and blue jeans.
Northport Police are working the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff s Office and federal law enforcement officers may assist if necessary.