New Turn Signals Coming to Highway 78 Intersection
De Armanville, AL · June 2, 2026
The morning mist is lifting off the creek, but the real activity is centered on the intersection of Highway 78 and De Armanville Road. Keep an eye out for utility crews today as they begin the preliminary work for the long-awaited signal upgrades.
📰 The Lead
Work begins this morning on a series of safety improvements at the intersection of Highway 78 and De Armanville Road. Following several months of traffic studies and community requests, the Alabama Department of Transportation is moving forward with the installation of dedicated left-turn signals and updated sensor loops.
The project aims to reduce the frequent backups seen during the morning school run and the evening commute from Oxford. While the road will remain open, residents should expect intermittent lane closures and the presence of flaggers between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM today. This initial phase involves marking underground lines and preparing the footings for new signal poles. Once the hardware is in place later this month, the new timing patterns will prioritize clearing the turn lanes to prevent the high-speed "stacking" that has become a safety concern for local drivers.
🏙️ Local Pulse
Oxford Lake Pool Hours — The pool transitions to its full weekday summer schedule today, offering a reliable spot to beat the rising humidity.
Fire Department Safety Check — The Volunteer Fire Department is reminding neighbors to clear dry brush from around outbuildings as the June heat begins to dry out the undergrowth.
☀️ Today's Outlook
Expect a classic Alabama summer day with a high of 89 degrees. Humidity will be high throughout the morning, followed by a 30% chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms rolling through the valley between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
📅 What's On Around Town
Oxford: Farmers Market — Oxford Exchange, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM Early season tomatoes and local honey are hitting the tables this morning.
Anniston: Summer Reading Kickoff — Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, 10:00 AM A short drive for the kids to sign up for reading logs and grab a free book bag.
Oxford: Twilight Baseball — Choccolocco Park, 6:00 PM Youth league games continue under the lights; the concession stand is open for dinner.
📸 Spotlight & Story
- The Choccolocco Creek Watershed
- This winding waterway defines the local geography, draining over 500 square miles of East Alabama. While many see it only from the bridge, the creek supports a diverse ecosystem of rare freshwater mussels and provides the essential irrigation that sustained the valley’s original cotton and iron industries.
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