Destiny McKeiver

1 month ago | wbrc.com | Destiny McKeiver

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Interstate 59 South in Birmingham is shut down after a tractor-trailer crashed near 4th Avenue South. The overturned truck caused all lanes of Interstate 59 to close as crews worked to clear the roadway. Destiny McKeiver in the WBRC Traffic Center says drivers needing to get around the wreck can take Roebuck Parkway to 1st Avenue to get back onto the interstate. There is currently no word of any injuries. WBRC has reached out for more information.

Jul 3, 2024 | wbrc.com | Destiny McKeiver

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With children out of school, there is a spike in car fatalities involving young drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to experts. “This is the time of the year where we see an increased volume of drivers on the roadways, like from 16 to 19 years old,” said Alabama State Trooper Reginal King.

Apr 24, 2024 | wbrc.com | Destiny McKeiver

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Construction for the I-459 interchange project in Hoover is set to begin in 2025. Ken Grimes, the City Manager for Hoover, says the project has been discussed since 2008. As Hoover continues to grow in population, city leaders say they want to alleviate possible traffic troubles. The bill for the entire project will be $120 million. The City of Hoover will pay $61 million toward the project. The Alabama Department of Transportation will pay the rest of the bill.

Mar 13, 2024 | wbrc.com | Destiny McKeiver

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers traveling south through Cullman County Wednesday morning are facing heavy delays along Interstate 65. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 has the southbound lanes near the 306 mile marker shut down. The crash happened at approximately 4:56 a.m.As of 6:48 a.m., the drive time from Cullman to downtown Birmingham is 77 minutes, according to the WBRC First Alert Traffic Tracker.

Mar 2, 2024 | wbrc.com | Destiny McKeiver

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills could soon notice changes on Highway 31 as a new beautification and expansion project is underway. The city has purchased about 3.5 acres of land at the southern gateway into the community. People have mixed feelings about what they’d like to see in the area. Jamie Sullivan has lived in Vestavia Hills for over 15 years, and she says she would like to see the 3.5 acres used to build more coffee shops. “We need really good coffee shops in Vestavia.