By Parker Gillam
parker@gulfcoastmedia.com
As of 2 p.m. Friday, the Alabama Department of Transportation has released a list detailing the status of nearby Welcome Centers and Rest Areas in the state as Hurricane Isaias begins to bring tropical storm conditions to the northern Gulf Coast.
This is to provide those who are leaving the coastal area with information on where they will be able to safely stop during their travels as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. Bridges onto the island of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach closed around noon, and there has been a mandatory evacuation order in effect from the governor's office for non-residents, tourists and visitors since 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
- Houston County Welcome Center: Closed (parking lot available)
- Address: 15121 S. U.S. Hwy. 231 Slocomb, AL 36375
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Florala Rest Area: Closed (parking lot available)
- Address: Co Rd 18 & US-331, Florala, AL 36442
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Ozark Rest Area: Closed at noon (parking lot available)
- Address: US-231 (Mile Marker 37.7), Ozark, AL 36360
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Eufaula Rest Area: Fully operational
- Address: 4140 US-431, Eufaula, AL 36027
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I-65 North (Greenville): Closed for construction
- Address: Mile Marker 132.8 on I-65 N, Greenville, AL 36037
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I-65 South (Greenville): Fully operational
- Address: Mile Marker 133.2 on I-65 S, Greenville, AL 36037
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I-85 North (Macon County): Fully operational
- Address: Mile Marker 43.6 on I-85, N Notasulga, AL 36866
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I-85 South (Macon County): Fully operational
- Address: Mile Marker 44.5 on I-85 S, Notasulga, AL 36866
For more Hurricane Isaias coverage, go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/isaias.
