Community members and local officials gathered at five locations around Alabama this fall to give input for the Alabama’s Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that is being updated. The workshops are part of ongoing efforts by the Alabama Department of Transportation to establish a vision for safe and accessible bicycling and walking across the state….
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ALDOT continues to make steady progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores, a $52 million project designed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety in the area. Alongside the bridge, a $30 million connector project to tie into SR-161, formerly designated as the Foley Beach Express, is also underway. Both projects are…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is making steady progress on the Linden Bypass, the first project of several for the West Alabama Highway initiative announced by Governor Ivey in 2021. The goal of the project is to not only improve safety but provide much needed economic opportunities and connectivity to this rural portion of…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a $2.6 million project to address ongoing slope stability issues along I-65 southbound at milepost 87.4, just south of the southbound Evergreen Rest Area. The project began in late August and will construct a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity…
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A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers! Your hard work and dedication are making a real difference in keeping Alabama’s beaches and waterways beautiful. The 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, held on September 21, 2024, was a remarkable success, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers…
ALDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 resurfacing program is set to enhance approximately 95 miles of roadways across the Southwest Region. The region will see approximately $22 million allocated to resurface around 47 miles over 23 projects in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Conecuh counties. Additionally, the Grove Hill area will benefit from ten projects covering over 48…
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In 2025, folks in Baldwin County will see even more sidewalk improvements, thanks to grant money aimed at making local areas more pedestrian-friendly. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has approved funding to continue expanding walkways for pedestrians in several communities. These improvements are all part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which helps…
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Have you ever been stuck at a traffic light on a busy highway, wondering why it takes so long to get through? Traffic signals are important for safety, but sometimes, they can slow things down—especially when lots of cars are trying to go in different directions. That’s where Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI) come in, a…
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A coastal flood event is possible in the Mobile, Ala. area, which may impact the US-90/98 Causeway as a result of Hurricane Francine. The projected storm surge for the region, when combined with strong south winds and occurrence of high tides, may pose significant risks for motorists, especially along low-lying portions of the Causeway. Often…
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Northbound traffic on I-65 in Conecuh County has been shifted onto the newly constructed median roadway and bridges as part of Phase IV of the bridge replacement project over the Sepulga River, located northeast of Evergreen (MP 103.5–106.5).
Drone view of the Sepulga River Bridge on I-65
During this phase of construction, the following changes…
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