Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Roadside memorials being removed on Birmingham interstates

Updated 10:01 a.m.

BIRMINGHAM — State transportation officials are removing roadside memorials along interstates in the Birmingham area, saying they are dangerous to motorists.

Officials also are considering whether to remove markers on federal and state routes.

Birmingham Division Engineer Brian Davis of the Alabama Department of Transportation says he told district engineers to remove the markers on interstates. The division covers Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair and Walker counties.

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