re: Ok, heading to Port St.Joe next week, but

Condolences in advance for driving on the RCC.

Generally a faster, definitely a safer route through Montgomery is to take I-85 (Atlanta exit) from I-65 then take exit 9(Taylor Road/SR 271) on I-85. Taylor Road dead ends with US 231 South of Montgomery. Of course if you want to find some crack, a street-walker, or maybe even both, then take the Southern Blvd through Montgomery.


There are a total of 3 traffic light cameras on Taylor Road - (1) Eastchase Parkway - the second light after you're on Taylor Road; (2) At Vaughn Road - the only major intersection on Taylor Road - McD's on right just before light; (3) at US 231 South - both lanes turn left, so try to avoid being behind a large truck - green light is short.

Be aware that there is ongoing construction in both directions between Montgomery and Troy.

Also, just north of Prattville, between exit 186 and 181, there is an area where every week I see two state troopers doing their best to balance the Alabama state budget mainly using the Ka band.

If you have Waze, use it!