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Injuries reported in vehicle accident at Hwy. 315 E. and Diamond Cir. in Waverly Hall
Authorities say one person was transported to a hospital for treatment after a lengthy extrication.
UPDATE: Signs go up to alert drivers about potholes at Veterans Pkwy. and 9th St. in Columbus
After WTVM News Leader 9 reported on what many drivers called a “large” pothole at the railroad tracks between Veterans Pkwy. and 9th St. in Columbus, it seems something is being done to address it.
CCTV system, guardrail construction closes J.R. Allen lane through August
Drivers who regularly use J.R. Allen Pkwy. should expect a lane closure throughout the remainder of the month of August.
18-wheeler strikes power lines causing them to fall across Lee Rd. 203 in Salem
Power is out for people in the area of Lee Rd. 203 in Salem.
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Columbus business damaged after being hit by 18-wheeler
The 18-wheeler crashed into the side of the Trading Post Moving and Storage building around 5:45 this evening.
Safe and Sound: ‘Operation Southern Shield’ to crack down on speeders once again
This initiative will run from July 15-21.
Temporary road closure set for Hwy. 77 in Chambers County
Part of Highway 77 will be closed this week as ALDOT crews plan to perform an emergency culvert pipe replacement.
Lane closure along JR Allen Pkwy. as crews install traffic signal system, guardrail
The right lane closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through July 31 along US 80/ GA-22 (JR Allen Parkway) from the Alabama State line to the Georgia 85 intersection.
ALDOT expands traffic center operations, upgrades ALGO app
ALDOT is expanding its traffic monitoring system and making big upgrades its app, all to make sure your drive to work goes even smoother.
Partial closure set for South College Street in Auburn
Officials say the inside, southbound lane of South College Street will be closed for median repair work this week.
Traffic at a standstill on JR Allen Pkwy. after crash near Moon Rd.
A crash on JR Allen Pkwy. in Columbus has left traffic at a standstill.
GDOT releases list of summer construction projects
GDOT officials say they have a project-packed summer ahead. Here's a look at some the road construction in our area.
Highway 41 in Talbot County to close for maintenance
A full road closure is expected to last from Tuesday to Friday as crews replace pipe in the roadway.
Diesel truck overturns on I-185 in Harris County, lane blocked
An overturned diesel truck on I-185 in Harris County has blocked a lane of traffic.
Tree falls onto I-185, blocking southbound lane in Columbus
Drivers on I-185 in Columbus need to watch out for potential traffic delays after a tree fell onto the highway.
Sidewalk, parking closes along South College Street in Auburn
Part of the sidewalk and parking along South College Street will be closed during Auburn University’s construction on Ingram Hall.
Lane closures expected on North Donahue Drive in Auburn
Only one lane of traffic will be closed at a time and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic around the paving.
18-wheeler overturns on hwy. 110 in East Alabama
Authorities say the one-vehicle accident happened this morning along Ala. highway 110.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Intersection of Armour Rd. and W. Britt David Rd. in Columbus blocked following accident
The three-vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Armour Road and West Britt David Road.
Closure underway along Airport Road in Phenix City
City officials say Airport Road from Summerville Road to 13th Street is closed for 7 to 10 business days.
Hogansville closes Lawrence Street, White Avenue after storm drain collapse
Officials say there may be a detour in place for some time as construction on the drain takes place.
UPDATE: 2 arrested in Columbus after rollover car accident near 14th St. and 2nd Ave.
The accident happened near the 2nd Avenue intersection.
Traffic stopped on I-185 in Columbus following accident
An accident in the heavy rains surrounding Columbus this afternoon have left traffic on the interstate at a standstill.
Columbus Fire Dept. responds to car fire on I-185
Police are asking drivers to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.
UPDATE: One dead after motorcycle, truck crash on Veterans Parkway in Columbus
The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition is not known at this time.
Construction work begins on College Street, Woodfield Drive in Auburn
Officials say the intersection traffic signal may be periodically offline during construction work.
Turn lane on Glenn Ave. in Auburn closed for utility maintenance
The turn lane is at the intersection of Glenn and North College Street and is closed until further notice.
Traffic delayed on JR Allen Pkwy. in Columbus following vehicle accident
A vehicle accident happened on U.S. 80 W that leads into Phenix City.
Traffic meters going up on J.R. Allen Pkwy. on-ramps to slow down traffic
If you often travel along J.R. Allen Pkwy., you may see some changes while the Georgia Department of Transportation is working on a new project to help keep your daily commutes smoother and safer.
Section of 2nd Ave. in Columbus to shut down overnight for bridge cleaning
If you usually drive along 2nd Ave. in Columbus between the late evening and early morning hours, you may need to find a new route.
Construction continues on flood damaged roads in Troup County
Wright Road, which was washed out in the April floods, is expected to reopen to traffic by the end of the week.
Major Interstate 85 resurfacing project to start in Harris, Troup Counties
On Monday, crews will begin completely resurfacing a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 85.
Auburn man dies in three-vehicle crash Saturday morning
Authorities say the crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Interstate 85 near mile marker 15, approximately four miles north of Montgomery.
Traffic backed up after vehicle accident on Moon Road in Columbus
So far, only minor injuries have been reported. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area at this time.
I-85 lane closures continue in Chambers County
The project will close the I-85 northbound lane from Milepost 72 to Milepost 80 in order to remove and replace asphalt.
Resurfacing project to begin on Interstate 85 in Harris and Troup counties
Road construction crews will start the project on Interstate 85 in Harris and Troup counties on Tuesday, May 28.
Wynnton Road Streetscape in Columbus nears completion
The new traffic signal and sidewalk installations are expected to be complete by next month.
Bradley Park Drive to temporarily close for roundabout construction
Part of Bradley Park Drive will shut down May 28th, as crews work to finish the new River Road roundabout.
4th Avenue in Phenix City to close for Construction
The avenue will be partially closed starting at 7:00 AM on Monday and lasting until 5:00 PM on Wednesday.
New roundabout construction continues in LaGrange
Authorities say construction on the roundabout will last roughly three weeks depending on weather.
Lane to close along South College Street in Auburn
One lane of South College Street in Auburn will be closed for three weeks beginning Tuesday.
Highway 80, 431 in Phenix City to partially close for sign replacement
The sign replacement work will start Tuesday morning and is expected to be completed by the end of the day Thursday, weather permitting.
Ambulance involved in accident near Victory Dr. and Benning Dr. in Columbus
The accident happened off Victory Drive near Benning Drive at around 7 p.m.
Cherokee Ave. in Columbus reopens following 3-vehicle accident
The accident happened at the intersection of Cherokee Avenue and 17th Street.
Section of Georgia 219/Whitesville Road in Troup County closing for emergency maintenance
Georgia 219/Whitesville Road north of Wood Valley Drive at the intersection will be closed beginning Thursday, April 25.
I-85 NB reopened at Wire Road after tanker truck overturns
Interstate 85 northbound was shutdown for hours while crews worked to remove an overturned tanker truck from the roadway. It has now reopened.
Multiple accidents, overturned tanker cause massive delays on I 85 in Macon County
Officials say Interstate 85 may be shutdown for some time while crews work to clear 2 accidents that occurred within 5 miles of each other.
New four-way stop to be installed in Troup County
GDOT says the new signage and flow will help to improve traffic through the intersection.
Section of Country Club Road in LaGrange to close for construction
A section of Country Club Road in LaGrange will be closed for road work beginning Monday, April 8.
Traffic delayed near Lee Rd. 249 in Smiths Station following school bus accident
The accident happened Wednesday afternoon between the Lee County Flea Market and Bleeker Junction.
Partial closure to take place on Hwy. 280 in Salem
The lane is being closed to collect data for a project designed to help researchers develop innovative materials that will reduce the cost of maintaining safe and sustainable roads.
Section of AL Highway 51 in Beauregard to close for repairs
At around 8 a.m., the Alabama Department of Transportation will begin replacing a pipe culvert at the intersection of Lee County Road 400.
First responders on the scene of vehicle accident near 13th St. and Webster Ave. in Columbus
The accident happened near 13th Street and Webster Avenue.
Roads reopen in Columbus following vehicle accidents near 10th Ave. and 11th Street
Multiple accidents happened Friday night near 10th Ave. and 11th St.
Construction work to begin at intersection of Macon Rd. and Rigdon Rd. in Columbus
Beginning Thursday, construction will begin on at the intersection of Macon and Rigdon roads.
Portion of West Glenn Ave. in Auburn to close temporarily for sewer upgrades
The construction project will take place on West Glenn Avenue March 11th-15th. The westbound lane will be closed and traffic will be routed using the center turn lane.
Several railroad crossings closed in Troup County
Several railroad crossings will be closed in LaGrange and throughout Troup County for the next two to four days.
ROAD CLOSURES: Several roads shut down in the aftermath of tornadoes in the Chattahoochee Valley
Roads across the Chattahoochee Valley are being shut down as crews assess damage after tornadoes ravaged parts of the area.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Some roads in Lee County to close indefinitely after storm damage
Multiple roads in Lee County are currently closed and will remain that way until storm damage to the roads can be assessed.
Multiple accidents in Columbus leads to increased traffic around town
Multiple accidents in Columbus have stopped or slowed traffic in several different areas.
Traffic blocked I-185 southbound in Columbus after tractor trailer crashes
All three southbound lanes of I-185 are currently blocked after an accident involving a tractor trailer.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Police on the scene of vehicle accident near 13th St. and 10 Ave. in Columbus
The accident happened near the intersection of 13th Street and 10th Avenue.