Bankhead and Wallace Tunnels to Close For Planned Inspections and Maintenance
By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media
June 17, 2025
MOBILE Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the Bankhead and Wallace Tunnels on Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 98 over the next few weeks to perform routine inspections. These inspections are required every two years to help ensure the safety and reliability of the tunnels.
Closures will take place overnight to minimize the impact on traffic. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes during the scheduled times listed below.
Bankhead Tunnel
Closed from approximately 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Tuesday night, June 17
Wednesday night, June 18
Sunday night, June 22
Alternate routes: I-10 and I-165.
Wallace Tunnel
Closed from approximately 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday night, June 23 – Westbound closure
Tuesday night, June 24 – Westbound closure
Wednesday night, June 25 – Eastbound closure
Thursday night, June 26 – Eastbound closure
Alternate route: I-165
Detour signs will be in place during all closures to help guide motorists.
ALDOT appreciates your patience as we do this important maintenance work to keep our roads and tunnels safe.
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