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Portion of Opelika Rd. closed for construction work
Opelika Road between Gentry Drive and Saugahatchee Road is currently closed as utility work for phase 4 of the Renew Opelika Road project begins.
UPDATE: Woman dies following vehicle accident on Hwy. 280 near Opelika
71-year-old Margie Hilyer of Salem died from her injuries at East Alabama Medical Center.
Police presence blocks lanes on I-85 northbound in Troup Co.
The police presence on Interstate 85 northbound at the SR 54 interchange has blocked all lanes.
Two vehicle crash on Lee Rd. 240 leaves injuries, involves Lee Co. Sheriff’s Deputy
A two-vehicle accident involving a sheriff’s deputy in Lee County left injuries Saturday, January 9.
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Opelika Rd. to close between 20th St. and 18th Place for construction
Opelika Road will be closed to through traffic between 20th Street and 18th Place for utility construction beginning next week.
Georgia DOT awards 2 contracts for new projects, includes Muscogee Co. diverging diamond on I-185
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced two contracts awarded to two counties for new projects.
All lanes blocked on SR 116 in Harris Co. due to downed power lines
The downed power lines are near Grantham Road.
Accident on Veterans Parkway leaves all lanes blocked
An accident near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Airport Thruway has left all lanes blocked.
First responders on the scene of vehicle accident on Hwy. 80 in Ladonia
The accident happened on Highway 80 near Evans Road.
Car crash near Auburn leaves one person pinned under vehicle
An early morning car crash has left one person pinned under the vehicle.
Section of Hwy. 165 in Russell Co. blocked following vehicle accident
The accident happened near Patterson Road. The southbound lane is blocked.
Two-vehicle crash blocks one lane in Macon Co.
A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler has blocked one lane in Macon County, Alabama.
Spilled wood chips from tractor trailer accident leaves Ga. Hwy. 39 closed in Stewart Co.
An accident involving a tractor trailer on Ga. Hwy. 39 in Stewart County has left the road closed.
Lanes blocked on Macon Rd. near Lynch Rd. in Muscogee Co. following vehicle accident
The accident happened on GA-22/Macon Road westbound before Lynch Road and as all lanes locked.
Traffic signal changes coming to Technology Pkwy, Lynch Rd. intersection
The City of Columbus is getting upgraded traffic signals at the intersection of Technology Parkway and Lynch Road Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 13-14.
Overturned log truck on Hwy. 169 in Salem leaves road blocked
An overturned log truck on Hwy. 169 in Salem has left the road blocked as crews work to remove the logs.
Two accidents leave portion of J.R. Allen Pkwy. completely blocked
Columbus police are currently on the scene of two accidents that have a portion of J.R. Allen Pkwy. blocked in both directions.
Lane closure expected on Bragg Ave. Oct. 1
A lane closure is expected on Bragg Avenue Thursday, October 1.
Overturned tractor trailer blocks all lanes near Maxwell Rd. in Talbot Co.
The accident happened on Georgia 208 near Maxwell Road has all lanes blocked.
One person seriously injured in early morning traffic accident on J.R. Allen Pkwy.
A fatal early morning traffic accident has left all lanes of J.R. Allen Pkwy. in Columbus blocked.
Storm sewer pipe replacement to close section of Bridgewater Dr. in Phenix City
The City of Phenix City is repairing and replacing a storm sewer pipe crossing Bridgewater Drive near Lakewood Drive.
Downed tree blocking neighborhood entrance on Warm Spring Rd. in Columbus
A fallen tree has blocked the entrance to an East Columbus neighborhood.
Traffic delayed on I-185 south in Columbus following vehicle accident
Traffic is backed up southbound near the Macon Road exit.
UPDATE: Valley man ID’d in fatal single-vehicle crash on Lee Rd. 274
A fatal single-vehicle crash in Chambers County has claimed the life of a Valley man Tuesday morning, September 15.
Section of Summerville Rd. in Phenix City blocked after truck hits utility pole
A section of the street near Alabama Power is blocked.
Traffic delayed following vehicle accident on Hwy. 169 in Salem
The accident happened in Highway 169 near Lee Road 140.
Car nearly hidden in woods after single vehicle crash on J.R. Allen Pkwy.
A single vehicle crash has left a vehicle on J.R. Allen Pkwy. nearly hidden in the woodline.
Officials reminding of safety precautions ahead of Labor Day weekend
Whether it’s precautions for COVID-19, or traveling precautions, there’s a lot to keep in mind this Labor Day weekend.
One person injured in vehicle, ambulance accident in Lee Co.
One person is injured following a vehicle and ambulance crash on Lee Road 158 Sunday morning in Lee County.
Traffic delayed on I-185 northbound in Columbus following reports of major accident
Traffic is backed up near exit 6 after reports of a major vehicle accident.
Columbus police on the scene of vehicle accident on Wynnton Rd.
The two-vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Wynnton Road and 18th Avenue.
Traffic rerouted following crash at Hwy. 80, Hwy. 280 in Phenix City
The accident happened at Highway 80 and Highway 280.
Lane closures expected on West Glenn Ave., Toomer St. in Auburn
Temporary lane closures are expected during the installation of crosswalks on West Glenn Ave. and Toomer Street starting today.
UPDATE: Person ID’d in fatal crash on Manchester Expressway in Columbus
A vehicle crash on Saturday morning has claimed the life of one person.
UPDATE: Pedestrian ID’d in crash on North Lumpkin Rd. in Columbus
A person is dead after being stuck by a vehicle during a crash in Columbus.
Motor vehicle accident closes one lane in Cusseta
A motor vehicle accident has caused a lane to be closed in Cusseta.
Multiple people injured in vehicle crash on Stagecoach Dr. in Phenix City
The two-vehicle crash happened on Stagecoach Drive. Eastbound lanes are currently blocked.
Lane closure expected on Bragg Ave. during roadway repair
The left turn lane on Bragg Ave. near the intersection of North College Street will be closed on Friday, July 31.
Crash involving fire truck, vehicle shuts down a part of Manchester Expressway
A crash involving a fire truck and a vehicle has closed Manchester Expressway completely to the east.
Section of Claradon Ave. in Columbus to close for road work, could impact traffic for weeks
The section of Claradon Avenue between California Way and Irwin Way will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, July 20.
UPDATE: Marietta woman dead in crash with 18-wheeler in Lee County
A Marietta woman is dead after a crash involving an 18-wheeler.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Bullock Co.
One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash near Union Springs on Saturday evening, July 4.
Rental truck overturns on HWY 431 in Russell Co., road blocked
An overturned rental truck on Highway 431 in Russell County has blocked two lanes of traffic.
One person dead after single-car crash in Chambers Co.
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash near Camp Hill on Saturday night, June 27.
54-year-old pedestrian dead after crash on I-85 in Macon County
A pedestrian is dead after a crash in Macon County early Saturday morning.
Section of Wright Street in Auburn to close through weekend
A section of Wright Street will be closed to through traffic while a crane is put up for the construction of the Wright Street Parking Deck.
20-year-old dies in Saturday morning crash
The crash site is approximately 1/2 mile north of Clio in Barbour County.
Traffic delayed following vehicle accident on Hwy. 280 in Smiths Station
The crash happened along Highway 280 and injuries have been reported.
Overturned 18-wheeler on Hwy. 280 near Summer Lake Apartments in Smiths Station
An 18-wheeler tractor trailer has overturned along Hwy. 280 near Summer Lake Apartments.
I-85 SB near Shorter reopens after being closed for hours
After a collision between two 18-wheelers earlier Tuesday afternoon, caused Interstate 85 southbound to be closed for an extended period of time.
Construction to begin to add additional right turn lane Macon Rd. exit SB
The project is expected to be complete by March 2021.
Traffic delayed on I-185 southbound in Columbus following vehicle accident
The accident happened between the Macon Road and Buena Vista Road exits.
Lanes blocked on GA-22 near Old Pope Rd. in Muscogee Co. after dump truck overturns
A dump truck overturned and spilled loads of sand onto the roadway.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Police on scene of motor vehicle accident on 219 near Bartley Rd.
A motor vehicle accident on 219, just north of Bartley Road has lanes closed in the area.
Traffic light out on Hwy. 280/431 at Summerville Rd. in Smiths Station
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is directing traffic at the intersection of Highway 280/431 and Summerville Road.
Sanitary sewer repair closing section of Annalue Dr. in Auburn
A section of Annalue Dr. will temporarily close as crews repair a malfunctioning sanitary sewer.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Miller Ave. in Auburn to close for construction
A portion of Miller Ave. in Auburn in set to temporarily close for construction in the coming week.
Lanes blocked at Ga. Hwy. 3 and S. Georgia Tech Pkwy. in Sumter Co. after dump truck overturns
All Lanes are blocked on Georgia 3 at South Georgia Tech Parkway in Sumter County after a dump truck overturned.
First of two-phase construction project beginning on Mill Creek Pkwy. in LaGrange
The first of two phases in a construction project along Mill Creek Parkway in LaGrange is set to begin in the near future.
Road work in Phenix City to divert neighborhood traffic
Road reconstruction and resurfacing in a Phenix City neighborhood will leave residents taking a new way home for a few weeks.
Father and daughter killed in Opelika interstate crash
A father and his daughter were killed in a multiple-vehicle accident in Opelika Thursday, according to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris.
TRAFFIC ALERT: J.R. Allen westbound closed in Columbus before bridge
A single-vehicle accident in Columbus has left traffic temporarily blocked.