Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed. Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.
While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal...
Read More "CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs"Road construction will not hinder travelers during the Labor Day holiday.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at noon until Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is…
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Resurfacing of about 5.5 miles of SR-117 in DeKalb and Jackson counties will start Wednesday, Sept. 2, weather permitting.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $1.7 million project, will mill and resurface the two-lane highway from SR-75 in Ider to SR-71 in Flat Rock.
Lane closures
ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays due to single-lane…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintenance project to replace pipes on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor continues Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting.
Crews expected to replace both pipes this week, but unforeseen circumstances caused them to only complete one.
Crews will replace the remaining pipe on SR-605 near Coleman Road beginning Tuesday.
ALDOT…
This week the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with its first America’s Transportation Award.
The new triple roundabout on SR-160 in Hayden received regional honors for Small Project in the Safety category.
The $8.6 million safety upgrade installed three roundabouts at the busy SR-160…
Read More “Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional transportation safety award”
A $2.9 million project to resurface 5.3 miles of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County began this week.
The project will pave the divided four-lane highway from CR-83 to the Lawrence County line. The contractor, Rogers Group, began milling Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Please expect single-lane closures daily. Visit ALGOTraffic.com for real-time traffic updates.
ALDOT anticipates completion this…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon implement an updated traffic pattern at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City to improve safety.
Following recent modifications, ALDOT evaluated traffic and gathered feedback from the public and local officials. In response to initial safety concerns, maintenance crews adjusted the signal on US-280 West…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of Greensboro Avenue (SR-215) from the intersection of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) to 10th Avenue in Tuscaloosa to improve mobility and safety.
The 1.3-mile nighttime project is expected to begin Sunday, Aug. 30, and will continue for approximately two months, weather permitting.
The project will…
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Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed. Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.
While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…
Read More “CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs”
A contractor will resurface SR-168 in DeKalb County from the Marshall County line to SR-68 in Kilpatrick.
Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will begin patching Wednesday, Aug. 26, in preparation for milling and paving the 2.3 mile stretch of two-lane highway.
ALDOT anticipates completion of the $527,580 project in early fall.
Traffic impacts
Expect daily…
To improve safety, ALDOT will modify the intersection of SR-157 and SR-36 in Lawrence County with striping and signs this week.
ALDOT anticipates contractor TRP Infrastructure Services starting sign installation and paint work Wednesday, Aug. 26. Further striping will take place Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29.
The median crossover serving SR-36 will be…Read More “SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety”
