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Jul 03

SR-67 resurfacing in Decatur to advance to next phase

Fresh asphalt pavement on a six-lane highway

The resurfacing project on SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur will soon advance to the next phase, resurfacing between Danville Road and SR-24/Gordon Terry Parkway.

With all through lanes of SR-67/Beltline Road between US-31/Sixth Avenue and Danville Road paved, Grayson Carter and Son Contracting may begin patching and milling the northern segment of the project.

Simultaneously, the…

Jul 03

ALDOT lets project to improve operations on SR-35 in Fort Payne

ALDOT opened bids Friday, June 27, for a project to improve operations on SR-35 near I-59 in Fort Payne.

Of three bidders, contractor Wiregrass Construction submitted the apparent low bid of $4,997,900.

Project details

The project features improvements to increase the functionality of the SR-35 intersections with Jordan Road/Airport Road, the I-59 interchange ramps at Exit 218,…

Jul 03

SR-14 resurfacing project in Elmore County begins Monday

Map showing the location of the project limits on SR-14 with an orange line from Mortar Creek Bridge to SR-212.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-14 in Elmore County begins Monday, July 7, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-14 from Jackson Street in the town of Elmore to SR-212 in Wetumpka.

The project includes resurfacing, traffic striping, and guardrail installation at specific locations within the SR-14 project limits.

Jul 03

US-72/Florence Boulevard to revert to nighttime lane closures

An aerial view of a divided four-lane road. Construction of additional lanes and retaining walls are visible.

The US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project in Lauderdale County will revert to nighttime hours for most operations requiring lane closures.

Though working by daylight is more conducive to the current work — asphalt leveling to match the profiles of the existing and additional lanes — daytime lane closures this week led to excessive travel delays.

ALDOT…

Jul 03

Planned lane closures on I-65, Jefferson County

Weather permitting, on July 7, 2025, the Alabama Department of Transportation and its contracted partner, James Paving Company, LLC will conduct asphalt paving repair at multiple locations on I-65 northbound and southbound between milepost 259 and 271 in Jefferson County.

Lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. and end by 5 a.m. the following day….

Jul 03

Planned pavement testing on SR-7 (US-11), Jefferson County

Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing pavement testing in various locations on SR-7 (US-11) in Jefferson County from I-459 to Watterson Parkway.

Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the northbound and southbound outside lanes on SR-7 (US-11) will be closed one lane at a time…

Jul 03

Planned lane closures on US-280, Jefferson County

Beginning at 7 p.m. on July 7, 2025, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the westbound right lane of US-280 in Jefferson County, and beginning at 9 p.m. will close the westbound right, two lanes of US-280 for milling. The eastbound right lane will also be closed for saw cutting.

All travel…

Jul 03

Ramp repairs at I-65 Exit 93 in Evergreen

Detour via Exit 96 in place July 7–11; message boards will guide drivers

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the northbound exit ramp at Exit 93 on I-65 to all 18-wheelers starting Sunday night, July 6, to allow for essential ramp repairs.

The work is scheduled to continue through Thursday, July 11,…

Jul 02

Nighttime paving project on SR-291 in Gadsden to start next week

A highway sign with black number 291 inside white outline of the state of Alabama on a black background.

A $1.1 million paving project on SR-291 in Gadsden will begin next week, weather permitting.

The project includes milling and resurfacing the entirety of SR-291 from US-431/US-278 to SR-759, about one mile.

Motorists are advised to expect single-lane closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Thursday nights once resurfacing operations begin. However,…

Jul 02

SR-77 “Little Bridge” inspection set for Monday

A low, narrow bridge crosses the river with a taller, modern bridge visible in the background.

State bridge inspectors will inspect the northbound SR-77 bridge over the Coosa River between Southside and Rainbow City on Monday, July 7.

ALDOT will close the one-lane “Little Bridge,” a truss bridge constructed in 1939, from about 8 a.m. until the routine inspection is complete. Northbound traffic will be diverted to one lane of the…