The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2:45 p.m.
Winter Storm Update
ALDOT crews continue to address isolated icy spots following Tuesday’s historic winter storm, but warmer temperatures have significantly melted most snow and ice on state and interstate roadways.
Key Points:
Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight for nearly 8 hours, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s….Read More “Southwest Region winter weather updates”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, could develop, and ALDOT crews are gearing up to keep roadways safe and open.
This winter storm is expected to cause snow across Alabama, with the…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), connecting with the community is essential to planning and improving the state’s transportation network.
Here’s why public engagement is crucial: Collaboration: ALDOT engineers and public relations coordinators regularly attend public meetings to share updates, showcase road construction plans and address community concerns. Transparency: Through public meetings, presentations…Read More “ALDOT focuses on public engagement”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is informing the public of a scheduled road closure on SR-225 in Baldwin County due to railroad work planned by CSX. The closure will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, and is expected to start around 7 a.m.
Key information regarding the closure includes:
Closure Date: Jan. 13th, 2025 Time…Read More “ALDOT announces temporary road closure on SR-225”
As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) efforts to plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, ALDOT will start gathering traffic data on the I-10 Bayway. This data will help guide planning and improve both safety and traffic flow in the area.
Motorists traveling on the Bayway may notice new antennas,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a $78.8 million project to replace the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the US-90 Causeway. Starting as early as January 2025. ALDOT expects the project to take about two years, weather permitting, bringing essential safety upgrades and boosting economic development along this…
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ALDOT is extending the detour on SR-41 for landslide repairs between Hybart and Franklin until early 2025 due to unexpected delays. Recent rain and weather challenges have slowed the timeline, pushing back the completion of critical repairs at milepost 65.4.
ALDOT put this detour in place on Sept. 9, to support ongoing work to restore…
Thousands of drivers are already benefiting from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) latest infrastructure upgrade: the recently completed widening of I-10 in Mobile County.
This major project added a third lane to approximately 5 miles in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Carol Plantation Road and McDonald Road. The extra lanes are designed…
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