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Nov 09, 2026

ALDOT awards contract for SR-77 bridge replacement

For several years, ALDOT has worked closely with state and local elected officials in Etowah County to bring about a project to meaningfully improve traffic flow on SR-77 with a new northbound bridge over the Coosa River.

In a major step toward realizing that vision, Transportation Director John Cooper has awarded the contract for construction…

Nov 06, 2026

New Old Brook Trail bridge over Little Shades Creek opens in Mountain Brook

New Old Brook Trail bridge over Little Shades Creek is now open to traffic.

Traffic is now open on the new Old Brook Trail bridge over the Little Shades Creek in Mountain Brook.

It is located just off of Pump House Road near US-280.

The bridge closed to all traffic when the contractor kicked off work in February.

Th Old Brook Trail bridge over Little Shades creek…Read More “New Old Brook Trail bridge over Little Shades Creek opens in Mountain Brook”

Nov 06, 2026

Veterans to dedicate new memorials at Ardmore Welcome Center

A dedication ceremony for new military memorials honoring fallen service members will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at 9:30 a.m. at the Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 in Limestone County.

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 of Athens erected the monuments under permit from ALDOT. Additionally, existing memorials in the welcome center’s monument park…

Nov 06, 2026

CSX to close SR-36 railroad crossing for repair

A sign posted at a rail crossing states that it will be closed for two days

The railroad crossing on SR-36/Main Street in downtown Hartselle will close for one to two days next week for repairs.

Contractors for CSX Railroad anticipate closing SR-36 at the crossing about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Depending on available track time for the repairs, the crossing could reopen later the same day or the…

Nov 05, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-283 in Centre starts

A brick building stands next to an intersection,

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…

Nov 05, 2026

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

On Nov. 10, a public involvement meeting will be held for the 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.

Nov 05, 2026

Alabama airport grants: ALDOT awards over $12 million

Aerial view of an airport with runways, taxiways, hangars and nearby development.

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…

Nov 05, 2026

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

Cochrane causeway (US-90 ALT) to temporarily close overnight for industrial pipe bridge replacement on Nov. 7

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:

Beginning: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Reopening: 8 a.m….Read More “Overnight closure planned for Cochrane Causeway (US-90 ALT)”

Nov 04, 2026

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

Map showing the location of the Work Zone Safety Act photo-enforced pilot test on I-65 in Chilton County, Alabama at ALDOT's Walnut Creek bridge widening project between Birmingham and Montgomery.

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)…

Nov 03, 2026

Final Hurricane Isaias debris pickup begins Nov. 16

ALDOT and its contractor will begin the final pass of Hurricane Isaias debris pickup in Monroe and Wilcox counties on Monday, 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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