In roads, like life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The Alabama Department of Transportation works with the Federal Highway Administration to slow the deterioration of state roads and, in turn, maximize the impact of every dollar spent.
ALDOT’s Pavement Preservation Policy defines two types of road maintenance projects: preventative…
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Alabamians have a new way to learn about road projects, traffic conditions, highway safety and more, thanks to ALDOTNews.com, an online news hub launched today by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
This digital news source provides timely information about the projects, programs and people of ALDOT.
We believe this new initiative will help people…
A roadway and sidewalk improvement project in Montgomery exemplifies how a strong vision for community mobility can have transformative effects.
Construction started Thursday, Feb. 8, on a West Fairview Avenue project in Montgomery that will make the corridor more accessible to businesses, as well as friendlier for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The city will fund…
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded the contract for the first phase of widening SR-52 in Geneva County.
“I’m proud to announce we have made a significant step forward in the widening of Highway 52, powered by the transformative force of Rebuild Alabama,” said…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather to create hazardous conditions across Alabama beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.
In areas anticipated to experience the most severe conditions, ALDOT personnel are monitoring forecasts and roadway conditions with equipment prepared to pretreat roads this weekend if conditions allow. Crews are prepared to…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is preparing for severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move through the state Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to…
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On Monday, January 8, 2024, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced changes that will improve traffic and pedestrian movements on the campus of Jacksonville State University and the square in downtown Jacksonville.
Some of the on-campus changes being planned are an extensive amount of new sidewalk added along State Route 204, as well as the addition…
With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation is anticipating higher than average traffic volumes on Alabama roadways. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures from Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at 11:59…
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Easier Access to Traffic Condition Details and New Personalized Traveler Alerts
The Alabama Department of Transportation has launched a new version of its ALGO Traffic app and website. This update provides travelers with an enhanced user experience by integrating more details and personalized information to help travelers avoid roadway congestion and get to their destination…
Governor Kay Ivey joined state and local officials today to celebrate substantial completion of the nearly $52 million project to construct the final four-lane segment of U.S. 411 joining Etowah and Cherokee counties.
Three years after breaking ground on the project funded entirely with state dollars through Rebuild Alabama, Gov. Ivey returned to the site…
