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ALDOT launches new Zero to 60 episode on Roundabouts

Alabama’s roads are getting safer, smarter and more efficient with the growing implementation of roundabouts. In the latest episode of ALDOT’s “Zero to 60” series, viewers got an in-depth look at the benefits of roundabouts and why they’re becoming an increasingly common sight across the state.

Roundabouts are a safer alternative to traditional intersections

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The contractor has paved all through lanes on SR-67/Beltline Road between US-31 and Danville Road.

The resurfacing project on SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur will soon advance to the next phase, resurfacing between Danville Road and SR-24/Gordon Terry Parkway.

With all through lanes of SR-67/Beltline Road between US-31/Sixth Avenue and Danville Road paved, Grayson Carter and Son Contracting may begin patching and milling the northern segment of the project.

Simultaneously, the…

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ALDOT opened bids Friday, June 27, for a project to improve operations on SR-35 near I-59 in Fort Payne.

Of three bidders, contractor Wiregrass Construction submitted the apparent low bid of $4,997,900.

Project details

The project features improvements to increase the functionality of the SR-35 intersections with Jordan Road/Airport Road, the I-59 interchange ramps at Exit 218,…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-14 in Elmore County begins Monday, July 7, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-14 from Jackson Street in the town of Elmore to SR-212 in Wetumpka.

The project includes resurfacing, traffic striping, and guardrail installation at specific locations within the SR-14 project limits.

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US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County is undergoing a $24 million project to construct additional lanes.

The US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project in Lauderdale County will revert to nighttime hours for most operations requiring lane closures.

Though working by daylight is more conducive to the current work — asphalt leveling to match the profiles of the existing and additional lanes — daytime lane closures this week led to excessive travel delays.

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An upcoming paving project will resurface SR-291 in Gadsden. Most work will take place at night.

A $1.1 million paving project on SR-291 in Gadsden will begin next week, weather permitting.

The project includes milling and resurfacing the entirety of SR-291 from US-431/US-278 to SR-759, about one mile.

Motorists are advised to expect single-lane closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Thursday nights once resurfacing operations begin. However,…

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The aging truss bridge known as the Little Bridge will undergo inspection Monday, July 7. During the inspection, ALDOT will shift northbound SR-77 traffic to one lane of the more modern southbound bridge, visible in the background.

State bridge inspectors will inspect the northbound SR-77 bridge over the Coosa River between Southside and Rainbow City on Monday, July 7.

ALDOT will close the one-lane “Little Bridge,” a truss bridge constructed in 1939, from about 8 a.m. until the routine inspection is complete. Northbound traffic will be diverted to one lane of the…

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