News Topic: Traffic
Monday October 12 2009
Fairhope Citizens Advisory Committee
Fairhope Police Chief recruiting citizens to advise department. more »
Wednesday September 30 2009
WKRG IPhone App
IPhone users can now download the free WKRG iPhone App from the Apple AppStore, get your Weather, News, News Video and Traffic anytime. more »
Friday September 04 2009
Labor Day Traffic Blitz
Police agencies across Baldwin County out in full force this holiday weekend more »
Saturday July 25 2009
State Troopers Trying To Take Back Our Highways
Alabama State Troopers are out in force for a whole week starting today. more »
Heavy Beach Traffic
Drivers had to travel carefully today. more »
Sunday July 19 2009
Heavy Traffic Heading Back To Mobile
Weekenders driving west on the causeway and Bayway are creating some heavy traffic. more »
Wednesday June 10 2009
Mobile Endorses Route For Future I-10 Bridge
Mayor Sam Jones has announced the city's favored route for a high-rise Interstate 10 bridge over Mobile Bay, urging state and federal officials to build it soon. more »
By
WKRG STaff/The Associated Press
Saturday May 16 2009
Weekend Road Work
Some construction work on a very popular intersection may detour your weekend travel plans. more »
Saturday April 11 2009
Vendors Look To Strawberry Festival With Hope
Many hope the good weather will bolster their sales. more »
Wednesday April 08 2009
Airport Re-opened
Update: Traffic is now being allowed back onto airport property more »
Monday April 06 2009
Almost 100 Citations Issued At Weekend Checkpoint
MPD wrote traffic tickets for no insurance, improper licenses, tags and safety belts. more »
Recession Causing Fewer Highway Deaths?
The number of people killed in auto accidents
has dropped to its lowest level in five decades. more »
Friday April 03 2009
Accident On I-65 Backs Up Traffic
2 trucks collided on Interstate 65, causing a traffic headache for travelers.. more »
Friday March 13 2009
Truck Fire Caught On Camera
Truck fire halts traffic on busy Schillinger Road more »
Wednesday February 11 2009
Hometown Tour: Atmore
Atmore is a small town with some big changes. We’ll do our final Hometown Tour of the season from the Wind Creek Casino on Friday, February 20th. more »
Monday December 15 2008
Holiday Police Patrols
Foley Police Department pulling out all the stops to make the holidays safe for the community more »
Wednesday November 19 2008
Blue Light Stalker?
Police say man used a blue light in unmarked car to stop woman on the Eastern Shore. UPDATED INFO AND FULL TEXT OF MEDIA RELEASE more »
Tuesday November 18 2008
State-Wide Traffic Blitz Starts Tomorrow
Alabama state troopers are preparing to
launch another statewide traffic blitz. The week-long initiative
starts Wednesday. more »
Sunday October 19 2008
Two Dead After Bridge Collapse
A bridge under-construction in New Delhi collapses crushing traffic below. more »
Thursday October 09 2008
Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
Alabama officials are trying to get through one day (Friday) without a traffic fatality anywhere in the state. more »
Friday October 03 2008
Police Stop “Rolling” Meth Lab
Routine traffic stop on Highway 59 in Summerdale lands driver in jail more »
Monday September 08 2008
Another Hurricane Evacuation Route
Work on Foley Beach Express extension route underway...will provide another north-south beach evacuation route more »
Tuesday August 19 2008
Homeowners Tell Drivers To Slow Down
Pembrocke Avenue in Mobile is being used as a detour while construction continues on McGregor Avenue. Homeowners are trying to keep their neighborhood safe. more »
Thursday August 14 2008
Gas Prices Keep Alabama Drivers Off The Road
Federal Highway Administration says Alabamians drove 336 million fewer miles in June compared to a year ago, the 6th biggest decrease in the country. more »
Tuesday August 05 2008
Traffic Checkpoints: 80 Tickets, Nine Arrests
Prichard calls weekend checkpoints a big success. more »
Friday August 01 2008
Traffic Checkpoints Tonight
Mobile Police Department will be out in full force checking drivers for seatbelts, insurance and proper license. more »
Friday July 11 2008
Will Speed Tables Be Removed on Houston Street?
Some people are afraid city could remove them. more »
Sunday July 06 2008
Traffic Nightmare On I-10
UPDATE Daphne Police say a truck driver was killed when his rig ran off the road and into the woods, catching fire. more »
Saturday May 17 2008
Auto Insurance Changes
Governor Bob Riley says he intends to sign legislation raising Alabama's minimum insurance requirements for the first time in 25 years. more »
Wednesday May 14 2008
McIntosh Police Officer In Trouble Again
Officer Blaine Barnett, son of the town's chief, is already under investigation for beating and tasering a driver during a traffic stop. Now he's been accused of firing his gun at motorcycle during a high-speed chase. more »
Thursday May 01 2008
Debate Over Master Plan For Spring Hill Area
Mobile City Planning Commission holds public hearing on zoning plan more »
Tuesday April 29 2008
Pensacola Melee On YouTube
A day at the beach ends with a crowd of people pepper sprayed by sheriff's deputies. more »
Wednesday March 26 2008
Rush Hour Chase In Baldwin County
A Baldwin County man faces some serious charges after leading police on a high speed chase. more »
Friday March 07 2008
Buckle Up, Checkpoints This Weekend
Mobile Police are conducting safety checkpoints throughout the city this weekend. more »
Monday February 04 2008
Pig Spill
Drivers shocked to see pigs all over the roadway. more »
Wednesday January 23 2008
Toddler Found Walking Pensacola Streets Alone
Mother arrested and charged with child neglect and drug possession more »
Saturday November 24 2007
Take Back Our Highways: Day 5
Alabama State Troopers make more than 3,000 traffic stops on day after Thanksgiving. Read Arrests Breakdown more »
By
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Friday November 23 2007
Take Back Our Highways: Day 4
State Troopers make 1,570 traffic stops on Thanksgiving Day more »
By
The Associated Press/Alabama Department Of Public Safety
Friday November 16 2007
Luxury R-V Resort…Good Idea Or Bad?
Gulf Shores developer wants to build 240-acre luxury R-V resort capable of accommodating 800 guests. more »
Saturday September 01 2007
Weekend Traffic Woes
Alabama, Auburn games expected to add to Labor Day traffic surge more »