Overpass Construction On Research Park Boulevard Causing Traffic Problems
Madison County, AL - Thousands of drivers in Madison County can expect some inconvenient changes during their commute.
A major construction project began Monday on Research Park Boulevard. Workers have permanently closed crossovers at Dan Tibbs and Blake Bottom roads. The State Department of Transportation is building an overpass at the intersection of Research Park Boulevard and Highway 53. Because of the construction drivers will be detoured nearly two miles out of the way.
County resident Bill Bowen isn't too happy about that prospect. "I'm not going up there and turning around because its going to be a mess and I hope its going to be the biggest mess" Bowen said. "And I hope it backs up plum to the arsenal". Some other residents like Vera Stancil are being more optimistic about the road project. "Well its growing pains, but if we want progress we've got to put up with it for awhile" Stancil said. "And I think it's a great idea, we need an overpass."
15,000 motorists use travel Blake Bottom road everyday. The project could take as long as two years to complete. Thousands of residents living in the Blake Bottom area have signed a petition asking the state to build an overpass for Dan Tibbs and another for Blake Bottom Roads to help ease traffic.
Reporter : Tim Reid, treid@waaytv.com
Victim Shot After Discovering Friends All Tied Up
Huntsville, AL At approximately, 4:40 Saturday afternoon, A man was shot twice after walking in on a robbery at the Landing Apartments, 150 Spinnaker Ridge Drive. The victim, Charles Hosea, was shot in the stomach and leg and his injuries were not life threatening.
According to Huntsville Police, Hosea entered a friend's apartment and discovered the residents, a male and female couple, tied up and being held at gun point by two armed robbers. Hosea began to scuffle with the assailants and was shot.
Police are continuing to search for the suspects. The men ran out of the apartment and departed in a white Jeep Cherokee with the Alabama Tag "SHUN-DAD". The Jeep also had a sticker on the back, "I'M DOING ME".
If you have any information contact Huntsville Police.
Dale Bader / WAAY 31 News