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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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Jul 02, 2026

Public invited to Southeast 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 Southeast Region will host a transportation planning meeting on July 8 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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Jul 01, 2026

ALDOT prepares for busy Fourth of July- Beach-Bound Travel

As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. Heavy traffic is expected across Alabama from Thursday, July 2, through Tuesday, July 7.

The highest volumes are anticipated along Interstate 10, the I-10 Bayway, the US 90/98 Causeway,…

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Jul 01, 2026

ALDOT opens new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch

ALDOT opened the new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch to traffic on June 30, 2026.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new Shephard Branch bridge on SR-119.

In August of 2025, work began to replace the 91-year-old bridge. The bridge has now more than doubled in size from 65 feet to 140 feet, creating a safer, more comfortable commute for motorists.

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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 will close 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 between US-11…

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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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