Weather permitting, beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, the Alabama Department of Transportation will make guardrail repairs as follows:
At various times, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., segments of the I-65 outside (right) lane will be closed from Milepost 225.8 (Chilton County Line) to Milepost 248.3 (Jefferson County Line). All travel lanes will…Read More “Planned lane closures on I-65 NB and SB to perform Guardrail Repairs in Shelby County”
This fall, the Alabama Department of Transportation will provide almost 100 new transit vehicles to rural agencies across Alabama. These vehicles are important to how local governments serve the public transportation needs of their rural residents.
Getting to a doctor appointment, the grocery store or even to work can be a challenge for many residents…
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August is the peak of road construction season for the Alabama Department of Transportation. Night and day, road crews are working alongside traffic, which makes it even more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention.
Women and men are putting their lives on the line to make Alabama roads safer and to build…
Improving highway safety in Alabama continues to be a pressing need. In 2022, there were 986 lives lost on Alabama roads. More than 37,000 injuries, some life-changing, happened in vehicle crashes during 2022.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is bringing awareness to this deadly issue through its highway safety campaign called Drive Safe Alabama….
Alabama summers are known for their scorching temperatures, and for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employees who work outdoors, staying safe in the heat is a top priority. ALDOT has implemented a comprehensive program to help ensure the well-being of its workforce. Here is an overview of that program that could help others facing…
Read More “Beating the heat: ALDOT keeps workers safe as temperatures rise”
Starting this week, some property owners along the US-31 to SR-79 section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline near Pinson, Ala. will receive visits from Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) representatives.
These representatives are preparing to survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s…
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Deciding what to do after high school graduation is a big decision. Chris Wilson, a designer working for the Alabama Department of Transportation, recently gave high school students at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School in Montgomery a look into what their future could be if they decide to pursue a career in civil engineering.
As someone…
Read More “ALDOT engineer helps high school students design a career”
The Alabama Department of Transportation is joining the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to raise awareness and share actionable information on improving road safety by supporting Our Roads, Our Safety® Week. The annual safety observance is taking place May 5-11, 2024, and is dedicated to educating all road users on…
Read More “Annual observance focuses on safely sharing the road with large trucks”
It’s going to be a rainy week for most of Alabama. Great! Wet weather can dampen the mood of any trip. But with a sprinkle of knowledge and splash of caution, you can still make it to work, school, the airport or the doctor’s office! How do you drive safely on wet roads to reach…
Read More “News you can use: Five safety tips for driving on wet roads”
