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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.

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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…

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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,…

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ALDOT reminds drivers to know the total height of their vehicle and load, obey posted clearance signs and never rely solely on navigation apps. Check Your Height. Know It’s Right.

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…

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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…

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ALDOT Dutton District Administrator Curtis Lowe turns 80 this weekend.

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.

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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…

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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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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-331 in Highland Home begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-331 from Ronalds Road to the Montgomery County line.  

The project includes resurfacing and traffic striping and placing a high-density mineral bond on the paved shoulder.

A high-density mineral…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project to rehabilitate the bridge deck over the Choctawhatchee River on US-231 in Newton begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The contractor will utilize hydroblasting, a method known for its efficiency, safety, and precision, to restore the bridge’s roadway.

The bridge will remain open during the rehabilitation, and traffic…

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