By: William Martin, HNW

(From release) The current intersection at Goss Rd. and Rideout Rd. will be permanently closed beginning February 2.

Motorists driving north on Rideout Rd. will still be able to access Goss Rd. using the right exit lane. Also, motorists westbound on Goss Rd. needing to access I-565 will be able to continue this route.

The closing of the Goss Rd. intersection means that motorists heading west will not be able to access the visitor's center at Gate 9 or turn southbound onto Rideout Rd. and enter Gate 9.

Redstone Arsenal is widening Rideout Rd., starting with the outbound lanes to expedite employees' departure from the post. It is necessary to close the intersection in order to facilitate the construction process for the additional outbound lane.

A new permanent intersection for Goss and Rideout Roads will begin later this year, and will be located farther south on Rideout Rd. The road widening construction is expected to be completed by summer 2012.