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Over the Edge
Kids to Loves sends dozens of volunteers over the side of the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville for the annual fundraising event, Over the Edge. Page 3A
MADISON – Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Madison Street (MSF) will return to the quaint, historic streets of downtown Madison next Saturday, Oct. 5 Marking its 42nd year, the Madison Street Festival, has something for everyone. The event is carefully curated to provide a wide range of activ-
ities and attractions that cater to all ages and interests. It includes a hometown parade; entertainment by local musicians; handmade decor, clothing, jewelry and many other items for sale; pieces of fine art; collector vehicles for car buffs; irresistible carnival food; amusements and interactive activities for children; and booth after booth of neighbors promoting their businesses, personal interests and community clubs. See MSF Page 7A
The Madison Street Festival will kickoff on Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. with a parade.
Road Work Ahead
‘Intelligent’ digital traffic signs coming to I-565 By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
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Auxiliary Unit 229 with Madison American Legion, Post 229 has earned the National President’s Award for Excellence. Page 5A
Signs for the project are in place, including this work zone sign near Exit 7 (County Line Road), at the west end of the project on the eastbound roadway.
I-565 widening project in Madison to start this week Veterans Appreciation
Madison Methodist Church will host a veterans appreciation dinner to honor those who have served or continue to serve. Page 5A
The project is expected to take two years to complete By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
Festifall continues
At Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG), the transition of summer to fall through October has become a special time. Page 6A
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MADISON – The contractor on the I-565 widening project stated last week they anticipate starting work this week to expand the interstate spur to six lanes through Madison. The $29 million project stretches from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway. It includes add-
ing a third lane on each roadway and widening two sets of bridges — at Bradford Creek just west of Exit 9 (Wall Triana Highway) and at Intergraph Way and the Norfolk Southern railroad just east of Exit 9 — to accommodate the additional lanes. Widening will primarily take place to the inside of the existing roadways, where there is currently a grassy median. The contractor will install concrete barrier to separate traffic from the median work area. The contractor, Wiregrass Construction, plans to begin work Sunday evening. Motorists should expect lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6
a.m., Sunday nights/Monday mornings through Thursday nights/Friday mornings. Construction is anticipated to take about two years. A covered sign next to the highway. A police car, ALDOT trucks, and a subcontractor’s sign truck are parked on the shoulder. After completion, I-565 will have a minimum of six lanes from I-65 to Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) in Huntsville. Nearly 70,000 vehicles travel I-565 though Madison daily. Previous I-565 widening project A project completed in late 2021 expanded most of I-565 in Limestone County to six lanes. See I-565 Page 2A
Two Harvest volunteer firefighters recognized for heroic actions By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com HARVEST - Two Harvest volunteer firefighters were recognized last week for their heroic actions on a day with multiple emergency calls. According to fire officials, firefighter William Scofield and support member Kaydyn Davis were presented with a Meritorious Service Award by Harvest Fire Chief Jake Chappell. On Saturday Aug. 17, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Harvest volunteers were called out to the Toney commu-
nity to assist with medical care for two patients in cardiac arrest. According to officials, firefighter William Scofield arrived first on scene and found two male patients in a bedroom, both in cardiac arrest. He quickly assessed the scene and quickly checked a pulse, attached an AED, and started providing quality chest compressions. Support member Kaydyn Davis arrived second on scene and began helping by providing BVM ventilations. Approximately 10 minutes into the See HEROES Page 7A
William Scofield and Kaydyn Davis were presented with a Meritorious Service Award.
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MADISON - Ten traffic cameras and three electronic signs will be coming to Interstate 565 this fall, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The $5.2 million “intelligent transportation system project” is already underway on I-565 from Mooresville Road in Limestone County to U.S. 72 in Huntsville, according to ALDOT. It will add 10 traffic cameras, three dynamic message systems and two weather stations for monitoring conditions and aiding traffic flow on the corridor, ALDOT said. The project started in July with the installation of poles for the cameras and message boards, ALDOT said. It is set for completion in the fall. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has been pushing for the signs for some time to help Morgan County and Limestone County commuters to Madison County. “I appreciate ALDOT finally getting this traffic management system in place,” Orr said. “I have been arguing for years that it was an insult for the largest city in the state, Huntsville, not to have a system that the other metropolitan area have had in place for years.” Also, ALDOT is accepting bids Friday on two intelligent electronic signs on Interstate 65 near Decatur. The signs won’t be operational for at least a year.
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