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Governor Ivey announces award of contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge and make major improvements to US-82 (McFarland Boulevard).

“For too long, folks crossing the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa have experienced their own ‘rammer jammer’ rush hour traffic while trying to negotiate the...

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Nov 05, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-283 in Centre starts

SR-283 bifurcates at the old Cherokee County Courthouse, with one roadway on each side of the courthouse at its intersection with US-411.

Resurfacing of SR-283 in Centre in Cherokee County began this week.

The $725,566 project with contractor Wiregrass Construction will resurface SR-283 from US-411 to SR-9, about three-quarters of a mile.

For most of its short run, SR-283 is a five-lane highway, including a center turn lane.

The contractor began milling to remove the old road…

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Nov 05, 2026

ALDOT seeks public input on proposed US-31 improvements in Spanish Fort

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed project to improve traffic flow and intersection capacity along US-31 in Spanish Fort.

The proposed project includes additional lanes and intersection modifications along US-31, it extends from US-90/US-98 to School Road and includes improvements to US-31, US-90, US-98 and State Route 225.

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Nov 05, 2026

Alabama airport grants: ALDOT awards over $12 million

An aerial view shows airport runways, taxiways and facilities. ALDOT’s airport grants support improvement projects at public-use airports across Alabama.

ALDOT has awarded $12,099,563 in state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The projects receiving funding total $73,071,980, including $53,635,243 in federal funding and $7,337,174 in airport contributions. These funds will support improvement projects at public-use airports across the state. The Alabama Department of Transportation’s funding combines state investment with airport contributions and…

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Nov 05, 2026

Overnight closure planned for Cochrane Causeway (US-90 ALT)

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is providing public notice that portions of the Cochrane Causeway (US-90 ALT) will temporarily close to allow BWC Mobile Terminal’s contractor Oil Recovery Inc. to replace the northernmost industrial pipe bridge spanning the roadway.

The closure will take place on:

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Nov 04, 2026

Work Zone Safety Act pilot program being implemented on I-65 in Chilton County

In accordance with Alabama’s 2026 Work Zone Safety Act, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are implementing a pilot program to use photographic speed enforcement near milepost 209 on I-65 in Chilton County at the Walnut Creek Bridge replacement project.

The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act (Act 2026-475)…

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Nov 03, 2026

Final Hurricane Isaias debris pickup begins Nov. 16

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) contractor DRC Emergency Services LLC will begin the final pass of Hurricane Isaias debris pickup in Monroe and Wilcox counties on Monday, Nov. 16.

Residents along U.S. highways and state routes included in the cleanup should place eligible debris within the public right-of-way by Sunday, Nov. 15. Items placed…

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Nov 02, 2026

I-85 Chantilly project updates

Stay updated with the I-85 Chantilly project progress below. Check back regularly for updated traffic impacts and major construction updates.

Visit i85Chantilly.com for more information on the project and to subscribe to emails for major updates.

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026: Daytime work continues on Chantilly Parkway without any lane closures.

Evening lane closures resume…

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