BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Alabama Department of Transportation announced it will periodically close the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65 and Alabama State Route 160 interchange Tuesday.

The closures will start at 9 a.m., weather permitting. For the closure of the exit ramp from I-65 southbound, message boards will direct drivers to proceed to Exit 282 and detour back to I-65 northbound to exit onto Alabama State Route 160.

For the closure of the I-65 southbound entrance ramp, message boards will instruct drivers to use U.S. Highway 31 southbound. Motorists can enter I-65 from Cane Creek Road, Old U.S. Highway 31 or the service road.

The ramps are expected to re-open by 2 p.m. Tuesday. The same closures are expected to be in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and

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