The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is improving safety and mobility on our state’s roadways. One innovative approach used is the Road Diet.
What is a Road Diet?
A Road Diet is a cost-effective strategy to enhance safety and mobility on traditional four-lane undivided highways. It involves converting a four-lane road into a three-lane road…
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The Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a vital hub for monitoring and managing traffic conditions across the state. By utilizing advanced technology and coordinating with various agencies, the TMC plays a key role in responding to traffic incidents, minimizing congestion, and informing the public.
Key Roles of the TMC Real-time Monitoring: The TMC continuously monitors…Read More “ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center: Your eyes on the road”
During Crash Responder Safety Week, ALDOT highlights the invaluable role of its Alabama Statewide Assistance Program (ASAP) crews in ensuring safety on Alabama’s roadways.
ASAP crews are dedicated to assisting stranded motorists and providing traffic control at crash scenes. Their primary goal is to assist stranded motorists in safely exiting the roadway and to facilitate…
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue visited the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crew working in Sarasota County. Perdue personally offered his gratitude and encouragement for their ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the recent hurricanes.
Since October 12, ALDOT crews have stationed themselves at the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, Fla.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is dispatching a third crew to Florida on Saturday to support ongoing hurricane recovery efforts. This 18-person team will replace the ALDOT crew that has been working in Florida for the past week, though three members from the previous crew will remain.
Once in Florida, the new team will…
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the deployment of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
“As many of our neighboring states continue recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Alabama is stepping up to offer our help in any…
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Beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65 / SR-160 Interchange.
This closure will allow crews to make modifications to the intersection of the southbound ramps and SR-160.
During the same time, SR-160 will be…
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Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won three top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies across the country.
ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a national nonprofit group that represents…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is stepping up its efforts to attract top talent for the future. ALDOT representatives are actively participating in career fairs across the state, engaging with students and recent graduates to showcase the rewarding opportunities available within the department.
ALDOT recently participated in the University of Alabama’s fall career fair…
