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Jul 29, 2026

Mitchell Boulevard northbound bridge deck poured

Workers direct a boom pouring concrete on a bridge

The $7.2 million replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence reached a milestone this week when contractor Miller & Miller poured concrete for the northbound bridge deck early Tuesday.

Miller & Miller poured about 150 cubic yards of concrete, transferred onto the bridge via a boom pump. Workers leveled the concrete as…

Jul 29, 2026

Project to resurface SR-75 near Albertville

A cracked road under looming storm clouds.

Resurfacing of two miles of SR-75 northeast of Albertville will begin Monday, Aug. 3., weather permitting.

The $1.3 million project with Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will mill and resurface the divided four-lane highway.

The project extends from Gary Road, north of the intersection with SR-68 and Hustleville Road in Marshall County, to CR-1982, just…

Jul 28, 2026

ALDOT shifts traffic on Gordo Bypass

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) shifted traffic on the Gordo Bypass on US-82 in Pickens County on July 28.

Drivers are now traveling on the new westbound lanes while the eastbound lanes remain under construction from the Pickens-Tuscaloosa county line to approximately one mile west of the Town of Gordo.

The existing US-82 will…

Jul 27, 2026

Fresh Coat Ahead: I-65 Rest Areas in Conecuh County to close briefly for painting

If you’re traveling I-65 through Conecuh County over the next two weeks, you may notice a little maintenance underway at the interstate rest areas.

ALDOT crews will be giving the pavilion structures at both the northbound and southbound I-65 rest areas a fresh coat of paint. To help protect your vehicle from any paint overspray,…

Jul 27, 2026

ALDOT announces Bridge Strike Awareness Week

Graphic for Bridge Strike Awareness Week, July 27–31, showing a truck damaged after striking a bridge with a posted clearance of 12 feet, 1 inch.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that knowing the height of their vehicle can prevent crashes, traffic delays and costly damage to bridges and tunnels.

During Bridge Strike Awareness Week, ALDOT will promote the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to confirm that their vehicles and loads can…

Jul 24, 2026

ALDOT begins SR-79 resurfacing in Tarrant

ALDOT is resurfacing SR-79 from Five Mile Creek Bridge to Winewood Road

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing project on SR-79 in Tarrant.

The 2.5-mile job stretches from the Five Mile Creek Bridge in Tarrant, north to Winewood Road near Center Point.

The work is set to begin on Sunday, July 26. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to…

Jul 24, 2026

Still working: ALDOT district administrator turns 80

ALDOT Dutton District Administrator Curtis Lowe turns 80 this weekend.

Lowe joined ALDOT straight out of high school on May 26, 1964, two months before his 18th birthday.

“I graduated one night, and I went to work in the morning,” said Lowe, who started as an engineering assistant on the construction of I-59 in Attalla.

Jul 24, 2026

I-65 south bridge repair in Montgomery closes lanes

An ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) traffic advisory infographic regarding bridge deck repair work in Montgomery County. The graphic states that repairs on the I-65 southbound bridge over Catoma Creek will take place on July 28, with the two inside lanes closing at 9 a.m. A map below the text highlights the specific repair location on I-65 just north of Exit 167 (Selma Highway).

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the two inside lanes on I-65 south at exit 167 over Catoma Creek on Tuesday, July 28, weather permitting.

The lane closure will begin at approximately 9 a.m. to make necessary bridge repairs. Crews will reopen all lanes once repairs are completed.

ALDOT urges drivers to…

Jul 23, 2026

Resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise begins Monday

ALDOT map showing a resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise, extending from SR-167 to the Dale County line in Coffee County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-84 from SR-167 to the Dale County line.

The project includes resurfacing, placing a high-density mineral bond and traffic striping.

A high-density mineral bond is a pavement preservation treatment used to…

Jul 23, 2026

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise begins Monday

ALDOT map showing a resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise, extending from SR-192 to US-84 inside Boll Weevil Circle in Coffee County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-27 inside the Boll Weevil Circle.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and remain cautious around people and equipment…

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