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Aug 31, 2026

SR-117 resurfacing between Ider, Flat Rock to start

A tractor trailer travels on a two-lane highway, approaching a 24 mile marker on the road's shoulder.

Resurfacing of about 5.5 miles of SR-117 in DeKalb and Jackson counties will start Wednesday, Sept. 2, weather permitting.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $1.7 million project, will mill and resurface the two-lane highway from SR-75 in Ider to SR-71 in Flat Rock.

Lane closures

ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays due to single-lane…

Aug 28, 2026

Update: Pipe replacement project on SR-605

Construction crew guiding the installation of a large drainage pipe during a pipe replacement project on SR-605.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintenance project to replace pipes on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor continues Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting.

Crews expected to replace both pipes this week, but unforeseen circumstances caused them to only complete one.

Crews will replace the remaining pipe on SR-605 near Coleman Road beginning Tuesday.

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Aug 28, 2026

Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional transportation safety award

An aerial photo of the triple roundabout project in Blount County.

This week the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with its first America’s Transportation Award.

The new triple roundabout on SR-160 in Hayden received regional honors for Small Project in the Safety category.

The $8.6 million safety upgrade installed three roundabouts at the busy SR-160…

Aug 27, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County starts

A sign on the shoulder of a divided four-lane highway reads "ENTER FRANKLIN COUNTY"

A $2.9 million project to resurface 5.3 miles of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County began this week.

The project will pave the divided four-lane highway from CR-83 to the Lawrence County line. The contractor, Rogers Group, began milling Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Please expect single-lane closures daily. Visit ALGOTraffic.com for real-time traffic updates.

ALDOT anticipates completion this…

Aug 27, 2026

ALDOT to implement updated traffic pattern to US-280; US-80 intersection in Phenix City

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon implement an updated traffic pattern at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City to improve safety.

Following recent modifications, ALDOT evaluated traffic and gathered feedback from the public and local officials. In response to initial safety concerns, maintenance crews adjusted the signal on US-280 West…

Aug 26, 2026

ALDOT to resurface portion of Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa

Greensboro Resurfacing Map in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of Greensboro Avenue (SR-215) from the intersection of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) to 10th Avenue in Tuscaloosa to improve mobility and safety.

The 1.3-mile nighttime project is expected to begin Sunday, Aug. 30, and will continue for approximately two months, weather permitting.

The project will…

Aug 26, 2026

CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

A map of a lane closure in Shelby County.

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed. Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…

Aug 25, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-168 in DeKalb County to begin

A weathered road running through the woods.

A contractor will resurface SR-168 in DeKalb County from the Marshall County line to SR-68 in Kilpatrick.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will begin patching Wednesday, Aug. 26, in preparation for milling and paving the 2.3 mile stretch of two-lane highway.

ALDOT anticipates completion of the $527,580 project in early fall.

Traffic impacts

Expect daily…

Aug 25, 2026

SR-157 at SR-36 to be striped to improve safety

A sign for SR-36, indicating the intersection ahead next to the northbound SR-157 roadway.

To improve safety, ALDOT will modify the intersection of SR-157 and SR-36 in Lawrence County with striping and signs this week.

ALDOT anticipates contractor TRP Infrastructure Services starting sign installation and paint work Wednesday, Aug. 26. Further striping will take place Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29.

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Aug 25, 2026

UPDATE: I-65 reopened after bridge strike in Shelby County

The underside of a bridge that was struck on I-65 in Shelby County.

UPDATE: August 25, 7:35 p.m.

ALDOT has reopened I-65S at Exit 234 in Calera.

All southbound lanes were shut down for seven hours Tuesday following a bridge strike at the CR-87 bridge.

The southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge itself will remain closed for a few weeks until the damaged section can be repaired.

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