Wandering Cows Cause Temporary Shut Down Of I-20/59 Near Vance

Tuscaloosa AL

12 July, 2021

4:20 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The "all clear" has been given after a herd of cows wandered on to Interstate 20/59 Monday afternoon, forcing transportation officials to close all eastbound lanes near the Highway 11 exit in Vance. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, the call of animals in the roadway was received at 2:08 p.m. and by 3 p.m., ALDOT reported that that the cows had been moved and all lanes had been reopened. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injured cattle following the incident. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected]