7 most congested roads in Huntsville and how bad they are
Traffic Congestion: A Growing Concern for Huntsville Residents
As Huntsville continues to expand, with a population surge of 15% since 2020—adding about 18 residents daily—the city’s traffic congestion has become a pressing issue. With the influx of new residents comes the inevitable challenge of increased traffic, particularly during rush hours as commuters travel to and from work.
AL.com engaged with local residents to identify the city’s most congested areas, receiving a staggering number of responses highlighting that “all” roads face congestion. The most problematic zones include the I-565 interchange, 72 West in Madison, and Winchester Road in Madison County. This article focuses specifically on Huntsville, pinning down the top traffic hotspots as cited by readers: the I-565 near Parkway interchange, University Drive, Airport and Whitesburg intersection, and several others.
Data from the Alabama Department of Transportation reinforces residents’ concerns. The I-565, especially near Exit 20, accommodates around 131,872 vehicles daily, with Research Park by Exit 10 seeing 204,011 drivers. The Parkway also stands out, averaging 254,336 drivers south of the I-565 interchange. Other major thoroughfares experiencing significant traffic include University Drive, Airport Road, and the intersections at Carl T Jones and Governors Drive. This pressing issue underscores the need for improved infrastructure to accommodate Huntsville’s burgeoning population and reduce traffic woes.
Read the complete article here: https://www.al.com/news/2026/01/7-most-congested-roads-in-huntsville-and-how-bad-they-are.html
