Valleydale 'Michigan Left' to go into effect

One of the biggest changes drivers will face as part of ALDOT’s 280 Intersection Improvement Plan will go into effect this week.

Beginning Friday, Sept. 6 at Valleydale Road, left turns from Valleydale and Cahaba Beach Roads will occur simultaneously with left turns from U.S. 280 eastbound and westbound via a “Michigan left.” 

While on U.S. 280, eastbound and westbound drivers who wish to turn left onto Valleydale and Cahaba Beach Roads will be directed straight through the intersection and into U-turn lanes in front of Home Depot and the east end of Inverness Corners.

When the signal at the U-turn turns green, drivers will complete the U-turn and return to the Valleydale intersection and make a right turn. This design allows for a reduction in wait time for U.S. 280 drivers by allowing eight lanes to simultaneously maneuver instead of the current four.

Click here to see ALDOT's official rendering of the change.

To see plans for construction at your intersection, click here to view our breakdown.