The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.
Key Repairs
The…
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Crews will begin striping and moving a concrete barrier wall to shift traffic on SR-180 to a portion of newly constructed SR-180 (Canal Road) on Monday, May 5. Traffic will now utilize a portion of the newly constructed roundabout as part of this new traffic pattern.
This traffic shift will take one day to complete….
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In a week dedicated to safety, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Southwest Region brought the heat—and the heavy machinery.
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, ALDOT hosted its annual Mobile Area Equipment Operators ROADeo state qualifier in Bay Minette. The event wasn’t just about horsepower and hydraulics—it was a celebration of skill, teamwork and…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) kicked off the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign Monday with a press conference in Mobile.
Leaders from ALDOT, AGC, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Alabama Road Builders Association (ARBA) came together to promote driver safety in…
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He’s bold. He’s bright. He’s 100% cones, barrels and barriers. And he’s really hard to miss.
That’s right, W.Z. Flagger — the towering 30-foot-tall mascot of ALDOT’s Southwest Region — is back to spread an important message during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21–25). If you’re traveling through the Alabama Welcome Center on I-10…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to spend more each year on litter cleanup along the state’s roadways.
ALDOT’s mission is to maintain and improve roads, not trash collection. However, the increasing amount of litter can be a road safety issue, so ALDOT employees spend a significant amount of time picking up litter….
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Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores. This $52 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion in addition to improve safety in the area. A $30 million connector project to SR-161 is also underway.
Additionally, ALDOT will begin work to widen a…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has completed repairs on SR-41 between Hybart and Franklin following a landslide. The road will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
Completed guard rail on SR-41 in Monroe County Crews will complete striping on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The detour, in place since Sept. 9, 2024, will…Read More “SR-41 landslide repair in Monroe County completed”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is highlighting its regional engineers during National Engineers Week, which is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.
For more than three decades, Matthew Ericksen has played a key role in shaping Alabama’s infrastructure as part of the Alabama…
