Bridge Work may Stall Traffic

STEVENSON, Ala.– The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect brief, intermittent traffic stoppages on the Capt. John Snodgrass Bridge on Alabama 117 over the Tennessee River beginning Monday, April 11, and continuing for the duration of the project.

Traffic in both directions will be stopped for about 15 minutes at a time for the safety of the public while contractor Cekra Inc. performs overhead work. Stoppages are possible during daylight hours Mondays through Saturdays. Efforts will be made to minimize the length and impact of stoppages, though longer stoppages may be possible should unforeseen circumstances arise.

The bridge near Stevenson in Jackson County is undergoing a $6.3 million rehabilitation project that began in January and is anticipated to take about two years. The project includes the replacement of some structural steel, concrete repairs, and painting to extend the lifespan of the truss bridge constructed in 1958.

Truck drivers are advised to check the width of their loads before crossing the bridge so as not to damage the contractor’s containment system.