In an era where attention is fleeting and accessibility is paramount, the Alabama Department of Transportation has given its Drive Safe Alabama website a makeover.
This website redesign is all about making life-saving road safety information more accessible and easier to understand. DriveSafeAlabama.org transforms important information into a visually engaging, mobile-friendly hub.
These features ensure…
Norfolk Southern plans to repair the rail crossing on SR-20 just west of SR-67 in Decatur on Wednesday, April 9, if weather permits.
Repairs will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the repair, a short segment of the eastbound SR-20 roadway will be closed. Eastbound traffic will be diverted to one lane…
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3,308 people were killed in 2022 due to Distracted Driving.
The month of April serves as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Alabama Department of Transportation looks to bring light to the importance of safe and focused driving.
Distracted driving can be classified as anything that takes…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, available on the ALDOT website. The report highlights the department’s accomplishments and operations from Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024, offering a detailed look at key achievements, initiatives and ongoing efforts to improve Alabama’s transportation infrastructure.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will replace the bridge over Sugar Creek and adjust grade along SR-63 from Milepost 27.925 to Milepost 28.334 (US-280 Intersection).
This project will require the closing of SR-63 within the Milepost given for a period of approximately 8 months. A detour route utilizing SR-128, Coven Abbett Road and US 280…
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In a dimly lit room lined with monitors streaming live footage from nearly 190 cameras, the operators at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Traffic Management Centers (TMC) work tirelessly to keep the state’s roads safe and traffic flowing.
The centers, operating 24/7, are hubs for real-time coordination between motorists, law enforcement and engineers –…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and local governments work together to keep traffic moving, but how can you tell who manages what?
ALDOT manages and maintains state routes, U.S. routes and interstates. For issues or questions about city and county roads, reach out to city or county officials.
Report a concern:
State routes, U.S….
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As spring approaches, communities across Alabama are preparing to take part in the annual “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup. Organized by Alabama PALS, the 2025 Spring Cleanup will bring together volunteers from all over the state to tackle litter along roadsides, waterways and public spaces.
Each year, the cleanup serves as a reminder…
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Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and resurface the 4.4-mile segment of two-lane highway.
The project includes repaving both approaches to the Duck River Bridge.
Lane closures
ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures controlled…
ALDOT was featured on Alabama Career Connections, a television program airing on Alabama Public Television (APT) this month. The show, produced in partnership with the State Personnel Department, explores career opportunities in state agencies across Alabama. This program shines a light on ALDOT and other state agencies to highlight the diverse careers available in state…
