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Move Over Law protects more than emergency responders

Most drivers are familiar with Alabama’s Move Over Law and understand they must move over or slow down when approaching a stopped police car, fire truck or ambulance displaying emergency lights. What many may not realize is that the law extends far beyond emergency responders.

Alabama’s John Hubbard Move Over Act also protects road maintenance...

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Jun 30, 2026

Railroad work requires closure of three highways in Shelby and St Clair Counties

The railroad crossing on SR-261 in downtown Helena will be closed for three days starting Monday, July 6.

CSX railroad work requires the closure of three highways over the next ten days in St Clair and Shelby Counties.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is announcing closures in Springville, Helena, and Alabaster for CSX maintenance projects.

SR-174 Closure in Springville

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, SR-174 will be closed…

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Jun 26, 2026

ALDOT hosts online public involvement for SR-17 in Sumter County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed bridge replacement project on SR-17 south of York in Sumter County.

Visitors can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Aug. 8. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.

The project proposes replacing the existing bridges over…

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Jun 26, 2026

ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures on interstates for Fourth of July holiday

ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes this Fourth of July holiday.

Motorists will not be stalled by road construction this Fourth of July holiday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and…

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Jun 26, 2026

I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road are now open

ALDOT reopens I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews have reopened the I-59 northbound Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) ramps in Trussville.

Following their May 18 closure, contractor Wiregrass Construction has worked hard to reopen the ramps ahead of the 40-day deadline. 

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Jun 24, 2026

Public invited to Southwest Region transportation planning meeting

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan provides a long-range vision for the state's transportation system and helps guide investment decisions across all modes of transportation. ALDOT is updating the plan and encouraging public input through a series of regional public involvement meetings.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Southwest Region will host a transportation planning meeting on July 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. ALDOT encourages the public to attend, discuss and comment on the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). Comments received during the meeting will help shape Alabama’s next Statewide Transportation Plan.

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Jun 23, 2026

ALDOT to replace rest area on I-65 North in Greenville

The Alabama Department of Transportation will replace the I-65 northbound rest area near Greenville with a larger, modernized facility.  

Crews will demolish the current structure and build an updated rest area in the same location. The new facility will feature additional parking, bathroom stalls, urinals, and family restrooms.

The northbound rest area will close…

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Jun 23, 2026

New Linden Bypass route opens to traffic ahead of final completion

North Linden Bypass ready for traffic

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the final section of the Linden Bypass to traffic, marking a major milestone for the West Alabama Highway. Motorists can now travel a four-lane route connecting US-43 south of Linden to SR-69 north of the city.

When additional work is completed later this summer, the 7.7-mile, four-lane…

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Jun 23, 2026

Expect daytime Florence Boulevard work

The new concrete median of US-72/Florence Boulevard contrasts with the asphalt of the widened highway. Now the contractor must place asphalt to match the pavement grades.

Expect daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County for about two weeks beginning Wednesday, June 24, weather permitting.

Additionally, there will be a brief traffic stoppage Wednesday evening for traffic signal work.

Daytime lane closures

ALDOT will allow Grayson Carter and Son Contracting to work during the daytime to complete asphalt leveling…

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Jun 18, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Flooding impacts traffic on US-90/98 Causeway

Due to continued rainfall, rising water levels and approaching high tide in Mobile Bay, significant traffic impacts are occurring on the US-90/98 Causeway.

ALDOT has closed eastbound US-90/98 at Exit 27 and is directing all traffic onto the I-10 Bayway. The eastbound US-90/98 on-ramp remains closed, and additional lane closures are in place due to…

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