The Alabama Department of Transportation is expecting higher traffic volumes during the Labor Day holiday weekend. For the safety of the traveling public, as well as construction and maintenance workers, there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate highways from Friday, Sept. 2, at 12:00 p.m. to Monday, Sept. 5, at 11:59 a.m. Emergency lane closures may be possible, depending on specific circumstances on interstates and other state roadways. To help combat crashes and fatalities, ALDOT offers these holiday driving tips: 1. Designate a sober driver. Crashes involving alcohol and drug impairment are five times more likely to involve...

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