James Gordon, Author at ALDOT News Hub

Jul 01

New traffic devices added on US-31 in Spanish Fort

Delineators on US 31 in Spanish Fort installed as part of safety improvements to the highway.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has added new traffic enhancements to the center turn lane along US-31 in Spanish Fort, which opened in August 2024. The improvements come in response to growing concerns about driver behaviors and improper use of the lane during peak traffic periods.

Motorists will now notice newly installed traffic delineators—vertical…

Jun 23

Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation

Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, Canal Road will close to all traffic as crews set large bridge girders over the roadway. The closure is part of ongoing construction on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.

Here’s what motorists need to know: Canal Road will be closed from 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, through…Read More “Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation”

Jun 17

New traffic pattern set for South Linden Bypass

Aerial view South Linden Bypass under construction

The Alabama Department of Transportation is opening a section of the South Linden Bypass Tuesday, June 17, to facilitate the construction of the southern tie-in of the new bypass route with US 43.

As of 3 p.m., a portion of U.S. Highway 43 south of Linden will close and traffic will shift onto the newly…

Jun 16

Upcoming overnight closures planned for tunnel inspections in Mobile

Westbound entrance Wallace Tunnel I-10 Mobile

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the Bankhead and Wallace Tunnels on Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 98 over the next few weeks to perform routine inspections. These inspections are required every two years to help ensure the safety and reliability of the tunnels.

Closures will take place overnight to minimize the impact…

Jun 16

Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation

Aerial view steel girders Waterway Bridge Baldwin County

Aerial view steel girder installation Intracoastal Waterway Bridge Baldwin County.

Jun 03

Linden Bypass Project Update: Progress on the West Alabama Highway Initiative

Linden Bypass January 2025 construction progress. Aerial view of newly constructed bridges.,

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make significant strides on the Linden Bypass, the first phase of the West Alabama Highway initiative introduced by Governor Kay Ivey in 2021.

This transformative project enhances safety, boosts regional connectivity and drives economic opportunities in rural Alabama.

Designed to alleviate congestion in downtown Linden, the…

May 30

ALDOT ready for 2025 Hurricane Season in South Alabama

Satellite image of Hurricane Alberto 2024. Courtesy NOAA

The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ready. Our team works closely with emergency agencies to help keep you safe and informed before, during and after a storm — especially in coastal areas like Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Here’s how ALDOT prepares and what you…

May 27

Update: Tensaw River Bridge Replacement Underway

Aerial view of Tensaw River Bridge replacement US 90 Causeway Mobile

Construction is now in full swing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park.

Drivers passing through may have noticed barges, cranes and other heavy equipment moving across the water each day.

Traffic on the US-90 Causeway westbound approaching the Tensaw River Bridge construction.

The Alabama Department of Transportation…

May 23

Headed to the beach? Here’s when (and how) to beat the traffic!

With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.

Here’s the Lowdown:

May 20

Temporary signal shutdown Wednesday for SR-59 and CR-12 Intersection Upgrades in Baldwin County

The traffic signal at SR-59 and Baldwin CR-12 will be temporarily turned off Wednesday, May 21, as ALDOT crews install a temporary signal and complete infrastructure upgrades.

The signal will be shut down at 9 a.m. and is expected to be back online by 4 p.m. Foley Police will direct traffic during the outage to…