Most drivers are familiar with Alabama’s Move Over Law and understand they must move over or slow down when approaching a stopped police car, fire truck or ambulance displaying emergency lights. What many may not realize is that the law extends far beyond emergency responders.
Alabama’s John Hubbard Move Over Act also protects road maintenance...
Read More "Move Over Law protects more than emergency responders"Joint Statement from the Baldwin County Commission and the Alabama Department of Transportation
The Baldwin County Commission has finalized the transfer of its portions of several county-owned roadways to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Under the agreement between the County and ALDOT, the county-owned portions of the Baldwin Beach Express, Foley Beach Express, Roscoe Road…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is asking responders and the motoring public to learn more about how to stay safe on incident scenes as part of national Crash Responder Safety Week November 13 – 17, 2023.
Each year, countless dedicated individuals in the emergency services rush to the scenes of roadway incidents, often placing their…
Read More ““Protect Those Who Protect You:” ALDOT call to action for Crash Responder Safety Week”
Every day, brave men and women put their lives on the line to keep our roads safe. From law enforcement officers to tow truck drivers, these heroes often work on the side of the road in hazardous conditions. That’s why Alabama’s Move Over Law is so important.
What is the Move Over Law?
Alabama’s Move…
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Some have waited close to twenty years for a new highway connecting I-65 in Mobile to the Mississippi state line. When SR-158 opened to traffic on October 17, 2023, the wait was finally over and the environment had been protected.
Local elected officials, ALDOT engineers, and members of the community who witnessed the ups and downs…
Read More “State Route 158 open to commercial possibilities while protecting the environment”
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting the public to give input on a draft Carbon Reduction Strategy. The comment period will end on Nov. 6, 2023.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law adopted in November 2021 created the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). That program provides funds for states to reduce transportation emissions. ALDOT is creating a…
Do you live in an area where transportation projects will soon be underway? ALDOT wants to hear from you.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) invites questions and comments from the public.
If your property adjoins an ALDOT project, you may receive a notice by mail to alert you to involvement and commenting opportunities. You…
