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Dec 30

Upcoming I-59 lane shift to impact Trussville commuter traffic

I-59 northbound will narrow to one lane at the I-459 for a short distance.

The next phase of I-59 widening project in Trussville will affect daily commutes early next week. The upcoming I-59 lane shift will start on the evening of January 6, 2026, weather permitting.

ALDOT is moving traffic to the outside lanes to kick off the job’s northbound construction.

This will impact traffic in the area in…

Dec 29

ALDOT to replace US-278 bridge over Bogue Creek in Sulligent

US-278 bridge replacement over Bogue Creek in Sulligent map

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the US-278 bridge over Bogue Creek in Sulligent to improve mobility and safety.

The existing bridge has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced with a modern structure designed to better serve current and future traffic needs.

The project is expected to…

Dec 29

ALDOT to replace SR-14 bridge over Sipsey River south of Aliceville

SR-14 bridge replacement over Sipsey River map

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the SR-14 bridge over the Sipsey River south of Aliceville to improve mobility and safety.

The existing bridge has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced with a modern structure designed to better serve current and future traffic needs.

The project is…

Dec 22

Alexander City District maintains roadways as a tight knit family

District 41 maintains 4,144 miles of roadway in two counties.

Alexander City District Administrator Craig Phillips paid his ALDOT dues at a very young age.

He spent one summer as a labor intern as the teen son of a veteran employee

The work ethic he learned was probably more valuable than his wage.

“Started out around $4.25, $4.28, something like that an hour, as a…

Dec 19

ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at noon until Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. and from Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at noon until Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will…

Dec 17

Patching on I-65 to continue Friday and Saturday

Photo of a traffic message board stating information about the Road work on I-65 at MP 334 to 328

ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays for asphalt patching on I-65 between Priceville and Hartselle on additional days this week.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $16.5 million I-65 resurfacing project, is patching areas that will be resurfaced next year, during the second phase of the project.

Rogers Group will patch parts of the…

Dec 17

Part of I-59 in Etowah, DeKalb counties to close Friday for repairs

The southbound I-59 roadway, left, is undergoing reconstruction, while the northbound roadway is carrying traffic in both directions, separated by a system of temporary concrete barriers.

About 17 miles of I-59 in northern Etowah County and southern DeKalb County will close Friday, Dec. 19, for repairs.

A significant segment of the southbound roadway between Reece City and Collinsville is being reconstructed by contractor Vulcan Materials. During the project, both directions of traffic have been sharing the northbound roadway.

For the contractor…

Dec 16

I-65 north exit 168 (South Boulevard) off-ramp reopens tomorrow

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will reopen the I-65 north Exit 168 (South Boulevard) off-ramp by the end of the day Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Crews will begin reopening the off-ramp in the morning and expect to restore the usual traffic pattern by the end of the day.

ALDOT temporarily closed the northbound off-ramp to…

Dec 15

Expect daytime patching on I-65 between Priceville, Hartselle

A road with potholes along the outer edge of the travel lane.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays due to daytime patching on I-65 between Priceville and Hartselle this week.

The $16.5 million project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County is halfway complete. The contractor, Rogers Group, and subcontractors recently finished paving the segment of I-65 from Hurricane Creek in Cullman County to just…

Dec 11

ALDOT and Lutzie 43 Foundation bring safe driving summit to Houston County students

Mike Lutzenkirchen speaks to students at the first ALDOT and Lutzie 43 safe driving summit.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation are partnering to host a Safe Driving Summit on December 12, 2025, for Houston County Schools. The Summit aims to educate local high school students about the critical importance of making safe driving choices.

“The Safe Driving Summit – a partnership between ALDOT and…

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