Traffic Alert: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride

Published on September 19, 2024

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will support participants of the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as they navigate safely through the City on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Event organizers  are expecting up to 10,000 riders to participate. Drivers should expect delays from 9 a.m. until noon on major roadways and Interstate 565.

Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut down U.S. 72 East at Shields Road and Moores Mill Road to all westbound traffic to ensure riders make it safely through the area. As they continue westbound on I-565 to Mooresville Road, officers will temporarily close entrance ramps to the interstate. The procession will exit I-565 at Mooresville Road and arrive at Redstone Harley Davidson for a two-hour lunch break.

Road closures are expected to end by noon.