Choccolocco Road Resurfacing Begins This Morning

De Armanville, AL · July 7, 2026

Tuesday morning is bringing a bit of gray sky and the sound of heavy machinery. If you are heading toward the interstate today, give yourself an extra five minutes to navigate the flaggers.

📰 The Lead

Calhoun County road crews are mobilizing this morning for a significant resurfacing project along Choccolocco Road, a primary artery for our morning commutes into Oxford. The work, which is part of the county’s summer infrastructure push, aims to address the wear and tear from recent heavy spring rains and the increased holiday traffic we saw over the last week. Expect intermittent lane closures and flaggers stationed near the intersection of De Armanville Road through the afternoon. While the goal is to have the most disruptive paving finished before the evening rush, the high humidity might slow the curing process. County officials suggest using Highway 78 as an alternative if you are on a tight schedule. This phase of the project is expected to wrap up by Thursday evening, provided the afternoon storms hold off.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Choccolocco Creek Water Quality Check — Recent testing shows bacteria levels have returned to safe baseline numbers following the holiday weekend runoff.

  • Oxford Public Library Summer Series — The library hosts a mid-morning storytelling session today specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 90°F · Low 69°F — Overcast Keep the sunglasses handy as the clouds might break just enough to be bright.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Anniston: Farmers Market — Zinn Park, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fresh peaches and silver queen corn are hitting the stands this morning.

  • Oxford: Toddler Tales — Oxford Public Library, 10:30 AM Interactive reading and craft time for the little ones in the cool AC.

  • Oxford: Community Bingo — Oxford Senior Center, 1:00 PM A friendly, low-stakes afternoon for seniors looking to beat the heat.

  • Anniston: Tuesday Night Trivia — Coldwater Mountain Brewpub, 6:30 PM Gather a team for general knowledge rounds and local craft pours.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The De Armanville Community Center Once a focal point for local elections and Ruritan meetings, this modest building holds the collective memory of the community. It was built largely through local donations and labor, ensuring residents had a dedicated space for potlucks and neighborhood planning.

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