Comments on: Highway 31 Closed Between Atmore And Perdido

By: You

You — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:53:50 +0000

James Rd. is the easiest way to go. There is a road across the street from the new housing complex they built not too long ago. Cross the tracks and follow that road all the way down. It will take you back to 31 by Mr.Green Jeans.

By: escambia reader

escambia reader — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:59:11 +0000

As you know this is a US and State Highway. ALDOT must insure that the route used for a detour is constructed to handle the expected traffic count and the expected vehicle size. While James Rd. is shorter and undoubtedly will be utilized by many locals during this road closure, it does not meet the criteria for a State or US route. The liability would be too great for ALDOT to detour traffic on that route. The road bed, road surface, bridges, and drainage structures may not hold up to the added load. The citizens (especially children) that live on James Rd. would also be in a more dangerous situation with the added traffic.

While there will be some inconvenience using the stated detour route, ALDOT used the best overall route for the safety of the motoring public.

By: Tammy Smith

Tammy Smith — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:13:47 +0000

Thanks, Northview HS parent I agree. This map makes no sense at all. James Road is definitely your best bet and is only 2 minutes out of the way.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:24:57 +0000

James road sometimes has a train parked across it.

By: Northview HS Parent

Northview HS Parent — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:23:51 +0000

I don’t see why they don’t just detour the traffic around on James Road. As anyone can see from the map, and many locals know, James Road makes a loop that goes around the work area.