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I-65 Bridge Collapse Injures Two, Alabama DOT Reopens Lane

8/26/2026

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Equipment struck County 87 bridge on I-65, causing partial collapse, Mayor Kenny Dale Cost said.
Two people were injured, one critically, according to Mayor Cost.
Alabama DOT closed southbound I-65 at Exit 234 around 11:47 a.m. Tuesday.
The agency reopened the lane at about 7:30 p.m. after inspection.
Detours sent drivers to Exit 238 and Highways 31 and 119, while schools warned of bus delays.

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Equipment struck County 87 bridge on I-65, causing partial collapse, Mayor Kenny Dale Cost said.
Two people were injured, one critically, according to Mayor Cost.
Alabama DOT closed southbound I-65 at Exit 234 around 11:47 a.m. Tuesday.
The agency reopened the lane at about 7:30 p.m. after inspection.
Detours sent drivers to Exit 238 and Highways 31 and 119, while schools warned of bus delays.