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Jun 04

How ALDOT uses contraflow to expedite hurricane evacuation

ALDOT and state agencies involved in the contraflow process meet once a year to rehearse.

There are many wonderful things about living in Alabama, but hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, isn’t one of them.

However, Alabamians can take comfort in knowing that the Alabama Department of Transportation has a well-organized and practiced plan to make hurricane evacuations run as smoothly as possible.

Contraflow 101

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Apr 12

Recap from the Governor’s Newsroom: Governor Ivey Continues to Prioritize Alabama’s Infrastructure, Announces Rebuild Alabama Funding for Statewide Road and Bridge Projects

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today, marking her seventh year in office as governor, announced that more than $7.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various, statewide road and bridge projects, highlighting her enduring dedication to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure since day one.

Read the full story from the Governor’s newsroom.

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Apr 08

ALDOT advises drivers on road safety during eclipse

The solar eclipse’s path of totality on April 8th, 2024. Photo courtesy of USDOT.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists to maintain safe driving behaviors during today’s solar eclipse.

Drivers are urged to not pull over at unsafe locations, such as stopping on interstates or any roadways, to view the eclipse. Motorists should also be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists who may be looking skyward.

While not…

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Jan 01

Rebuild Alabama Act provides grants to cities, counties to meet local needs

Alabama road signs mark projects funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act

We all need a helping hand sometimes, and for many cities and counties across the state the Rebuild Alabama Act is exactly that.

The Alabama Legislature passed the Rebuild Alabama Act in 2019, raising the gas tax for the first time since 1992. The 6-cent increase was gradually implemented over three years, bringing the gas…

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Dec 12

ALDOT calls for Rebuild Alabama grant applications

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in partnership with the County Engineers Association and the League of Municipalities, has released the 2024 Rebuild Alabama Annual Grant Call for Applications. During 2024, ALDOT will distribute $15 million in funds made available through the Rebuild Alabama Act for local and regional road and bridge projects. The deadline for…

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