This is the third in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
Covering both Bibb and Chilton counties, ALDOT’s Maplesville District handles a wide range of responsibilities. From local state routes to nearly 30 miles of interstate, the district’s crews maintain everything from quiet two-lane roads to busy rest areas that operate around the clock.
At the helm is Sky Hallmon, who brought more than 20 years of experience in county government when he joined ALDOT in 2020. He was promoted to District Administrator in September 2021, a role he has held since.
Hallmon now oversees 55 employees across Bibb and Chilton counties. That number includes staff for three busy rest areas that operate around the clock, every day of the year. Like many districts, the Maplesville District navigates staffing challenges, particularly in its Transportation Maintenance Technician classifications, but Hallmon says the dedication of his team makes all the difference.
“Our employees are what make the district run,” Hallmon said. “They take their jobs seriously, operate professionally and genuinely care about making our roads and rest areas safe for the traveling public.”
Hallmon said there is no such thing as an average day in an ALDOT district. A morning might begin with a permitting issue, followed by a project matter at noon and a maintenance need in the afternoon.
The district’s three rest areas also add to the complexity and the need for a responsive, dependable team, especially since the I-65 rest areas see as many as 3,700 people on Fridays in the summer.
“It’s a constant job making sure everything is running smoothly at the rest areas, but it’s also an important job,” Hallmon said.
Hallmon said he is excited about several projects on I-65, including a bridge replacement project and median improvement project that are now in the design phase.
“I know managing traffic in those work zones will be a challenge, but the finished product will improve safety and potentially increase capacity on that stretch of interstate,” he said.
The Maplesville District is a special place, not just because of the work it does, but because of the people who do it.
“Our team shows up every day with the goal of improving the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of our roadways and rest areas,” Hallmon said. “We look out for one another and for the public. It’s a pleasure to work with and lead this group of men and women.”
