HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Road conditions in Huntsville and surrounding area are improving, but many area are still icy and some roads remain closed. While temperatures warmed slightly and the sun came out on Friday, moisture on roads may still refreeze as temperatures drop later in the day and overnight.
Here are the latest updates on traffic conditions, public safety announcements, and major delays and closures as they come in.
January 19, 2024
ALDOT, 5 p.m. update:
The Alabama Department of Transportation cautions motorists to expect icy patches on north Alabama roadways tonight due to water refreezing on roads as temperatures drop. Motorists may encounter such hazards throughout the weekend.
Icy patches remain on many routes affected by this week’s winter storm, and melting snow and ice may run across road edges or travel lanes and refreeze on pavement that may otherwise appear clear. “Black ice” is so-called because it is difficult to see on pavement.
Motorists who must travel are advised to drive at reduced speeds and with great caution.
Madison Police, 4 p.m. update:
All roads are open and have been cleared, with the exception of Water Hill Road. Public Works cannot get equipment up the hill safely to clear the roadway. Water Hill is shut down until further notice.
Huntsville Police, 2:00 p.m.
2 p.m. Roads Reopened
- Green Mountain Road
- Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Monte Sano Boulevard
- Lily Flagg from Hickory Hill Lane to Louis Drive
- Golf Road
- Memorial Parkway
- Please exercise extreme caution.
2 p.m. Road Closures:
- Chase Road at Melody Road
- Bob Wade Lane between Mt. Lebanon and Pulaski Pike
- Dug Hill at U.S. Highway 431
- Bankhead Parkway from Gaslight Alley to Fearn Street
- Hobbs Island Road between Butler Basin Boulevard and Parsons Drive
Huntsville Police, as of 9:00 a.m.
9 a.m. Road Closures:
- Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Southbound Memorial Parkway access ramp to Westbound I-565
- Chase Road at Melody Road
- Bob Wade Lane between Mt. Lebanon and Pulaski Pike
- Dug Hill at U.S. Highway 431
- Monte Sano Boulevard
- Lily Flagg Drive from Hickory Hill Lane to Louis Drive
- Bankhead Parkway from Gaslight Alley to Fearn Street
- Green Mountain Road
- Golf Road
- Hobbs Island Road between Butler Basin Boulevard and Parsons Drive
ALEA Updates: Be advised Alabama 117 in Jackson County is still closed.
Limestone
Icy patches on shaded areas of major roadways
Secondary county roads are mostly icy
Morgan
- AL 36 icy conditions in shaded areas
- US 31 icy conditions in shaded areas
- Secondary county roads mostly icy
Cullman
- Icy patches on shaded area of major roadways
- Secondary county roads are mostly icy
Blount
- Icy patches on shaded areas of major roadways
- Secondary county roads are mostly icy
Madison
- AL 53 icy conditions
- US 231 icy conditions
- US 72 icy conditions
- County roads in the north part of county deemed impassable.
Marshall
- Most Secondary County roads are icy
Jackson
- AL 117 is CLOSED from the 45 Mile Marker to the Tennessee state line
- AL 73 in Bryant is closed
- Secondary county roads are icy
January 18, 2024
Per City of Madison, as of 12:45 p.m.: Both Public Works and County Commission teams are plowing main roadways where the are able. They will continue to work as quickly as possible while weather allows. Please do not pass these work vehicles on the roadway.
Per City of Madison, as of 10:20 a.m.: Due to multiple wrecks, Clifs Cove Blvd is closed.
Per City of Madison, as of 9:58 a.m.: MPD is currently at the site of Hughes between Portal Ln and the overpass where an 18 wheeler is blocking traffic on North bound and partial South bound lanes. Crews are working to clear the area. Do not attempt to drive on icy roadways.
Per Florence Police, as of 9:30 a.m.: If possible, please avoid the areas around industrial park as the roads are icy. This includes areas on Helton Drive and Chisholm Road North of Cox Creek Parkway.
Per City of Athens, as of 9 a.m.: North Hine Street between Pryor Street and Gayle Lane will be closed all day due to main water break.
Per Huntsville Police, as of 8:53 a.m.: Winchester Road near Hollow Road is closed due to an 18-wheeler stuck in the roadway.
Per Jackson County EMA, as of 8:20 a.m.: The Impassable Travel Advisory for county roads and bridges has been lifted. County roads that do not ordinarily see a lot of traffic normally will still be impacted and travel may be difficult. Mountaintops in the Northwest and Northeastern parts of the county are still impacted by snow and ice. Use caution in these areas.
- AL Hwy 117 from the Tennessee River to CR 14 is still closed.
- AL Hwy 73 from mile marker 7 to the Tennessee state line is closed.
Per City of Madison, as of 7:50 a.m.: Roadways worsened overnight. MPD urges citizens to stay off the roads and do not drive.
ALEA road condition updates, as of 7:20 a.m. on Jan. 18:
Limestone County
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 31 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 127 at Alabama 199 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 251 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads have mostly icy road conditions.
Morgan County
- U.S. 31 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 36 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads have reports of icy road conditions.
Cullman County
- Most roadways have reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 69 South at County Road 8 is being treated by ALDOT
- Interstate 65 from the 310 mile marker Southbound is clear
Blount County
- All roadways have treacherous icy conditions.
Madison County
- Alabama 53 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 231 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads in the north part of the county have reports of treacherous icy conditions.
Marshall County
- Most roadways have reports of icy road conditions.
Jackson County
- Alabama 79 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads have reports of treacherous road conditions.
January 17, 2024
- Drake Avenue at Piedmont Drive
- Drake Avenue is closed between Whitesburg Drive and Garth Road due to an 18-wheeler stuck in the roadway
- Lily Flagg Road from Valley View Drive to Louis Drive
- Dug Hill Road at U.S. Highway 431
- Slaughter Road from Old Madison Pike to Highway 72 West
- Westbound University Drive between Enterprise Way and Waddell Drive
- Chase Road at Melody Road
- Oakwood Avenue near Hill Street
- Monte Sano Blvd. from Governors Drive to Bankhead Parkway
- Bankhead Parkway
- Airport Road/Carl T. Jones Drive from Whitesburg Drive to Tannahill Drive
- Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Golf Road
- Green Mountain Road
- Westbound lanes of Weatherly Road from Canstatt Drive to Todd Mill Road
- Executive Drive west of Ascent Trail
- Drake Ave. is closed between Whitesburg Drive and Garth Road due to an 18-wheeler stuck in the roadway
- Lily Flagg Road from Valley View Drive to Louis Drive
- Dug Hill Road at U.S. Highway 431
- Slaughter Road from Old Madison Pike to Highway 72 West
- Westbound University Drive between Enterprise Way and Waddell Drive
- Chase Road at Melody Road
- Oakwood Avenue near Hill Street
- Monte Sano Blvd. from Governors Drive to Bankhead Parkway
- Bankhead Parkway
- Airport Road/Carl T. Jones Drive from Whitesburg Drive to Tannahill Drive
- Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Golf Road
- Green Mountain Road
- Westbound lanes of Weatherly Road from Canstatt Drive to Todd Mill Road
- Executive Drive west of Ascent Trail
- Alabama 53 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 231 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County Roads in the north part of the county are deemed impassable.
- Slaughter Road from Old Madison Pike to Highway 72 West
- Winchester Road at Moores Mill Road
- Westbound University Drive between Enterprise Way and Waddell Drive
- Winchester Road at Hollow Road
- Winchester Road from Meridian Street to Memorial Parkway
- Chase Road at Melody Road
- Oakwood Avenue near Hill Street
- Monte Sano Blvd. from Governors Drive to Bankhead Parkway
- Bankhead Parkway
- Airport Road/Carl T. Jones Drive from Whitesburg Drive to Tannahill Drive
- Cecil Ashburn Drive
- Golf Road
- Green Mountain Road
- Westbound lanes of Weatherly Road from Canstatt Drive to Todd Mill Road
- Executive Drive west of Ascent Trail
ALEA, as of 5:15 PM:
Limestone
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Interstate 65 of icy road conditions
- U.S. 31 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads are deemed impassable.
- Morgan
- U.S. 31 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 36 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Interstate 65 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 231 / Brindlee Mountain has road blockage.
- County roads has reports of icy road conditions.
- Cullman
- All roadways have reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 69 South of Interstate 65 has icy conditions with wrecks and multiple disabled vehicles.
- U.S. 278 west of Interstate 65 has reports of icy conditions. Have several reports of disabled vehicles.
- Blount
- All roadways have treacherous icy conditions.
- Madison
- Alabama 53 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 231 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads in the north part of the county has reports of treacherous icy conditions.
- Marshall
- Most roadways have reports of icy road conditions.
Alabama 227 near the state park is shut down with barricades.
- Jackson
- Alabama 79 has reports of icy road conditions.
- U.S. 72 has reports of icy road conditions.
- Alabama 117 near the Tennessee state line has reports of icy road conditions.
- County roads have reports of treacherous road conditions.
- Alabama 73 is barricaded and closed.
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