ALDOT to Begin Lane Closures for New Bridge in Coker

Eastbound traffic on Highway 82 will be stopped for up to 20 minutes at a time during girder placement.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:55pm

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin limited lane closures on Highway 82 in Coker, Alabama on Wednesday to set girders for a new bridge over Big Creek. Eastbound traffic will be stopped for up to 20 minutes at a time during each girder placement, while westbound traffic will not be impacted.

Why it matters

The new bridge is part of ALDOT's ongoing infrastructure improvement projects in the region, which aim to enhance transportation safety and efficiency for local residents and commuters.

The details

ALDOT crews will install six girders to support the weight of the new bridge. No lane closures will take place before 8:30 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. to minimize disruption to traffic, and law enforcement will assist with traffic control.

  • The lane closures will begin on Wednesday, March 16, 2026.
  • Westbound girders were placed last fall.

The players

ALDOT

The Alabama Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Alabama's transportation infrastructure.

John McWilliams

A spokesperson for ALDOT in the region.

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What they’re saying

“Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of 20 minutes at a time during each girder placement.”

— John McWilliams, ALDOT Spokesperson

“No lane closures will take place before 8:30 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. to reduce the impact to traffic.”

— John McWilliams, ALDOT Spokesperson

What’s next

ALDOT will continue to provide real-time updates on the project through their ALDOTraffic app and website.

The takeaway

This bridge construction project is part of ALDOT's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Alabama's transportation infrastructure, which is crucial for supporting the mobility and economic growth of local communities.