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ALDOT to assume ownership of Beach Express Bridge on May 23

Governor Kay Ivey today confirmed plans for officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Baldwin County Bridge Company to meet on the morning of Thursday, May 23, to sign the paperwork that transfers ownership of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge to ALDOT.

Subject to the closing process, the collection of tolls will...

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Mar 07

Local planning pays off for Montgomery’s West Fairview Avenue

Construction in progress on West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery

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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Mar 06

Resurfacing project on SR-10 in Barbour and Henry Counties began today

An Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-10 in Barbour and Henry Counties began today.   

The approximate 11-mile project consists of milling, resurfacing, and traffic striping on SR-10 from CR-41 in Blue Springs to just pass CR-25, west of Abbeville.

Lane closures and reduced speed limits are expected throughout the project.  A pilot…

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Mar 06

ALDOT begins RCUT installation on US-331 at Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road

Preliminary map shown at public meeting in Fall 2022. Minor engineering changes are possible.

An Alabama Department of Transportation project to modify the intersection of US-331 and Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road in Montgomery County, begins Thursday, March 7, weather permitting.

The project will modify the intersection of US-331 and Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road into a restricted crossing U-turn intersection (RCUT).

This intersection eliminates left turns from Hobbie Road and…

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Mar 06

Upgrades ahead for Gadsden rail crossing

The railroad crossing on US-431 near the former Goodyear plant in Gadsden will undergo more than $1 million in upgrades this month.

Motorists accustomed to bracing for bumps at the railroad tracks on US-431/East Meighan Boulevard near the former Goodyear plant in Gadsden can look forward to a smoother, safer crossing thanks to planned upgrades.

However, motorists should brace for short-term delays starting Wednesday, March 13, when OmniTRAX, operator of the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, begins…

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Mar 04

Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County

January's winter storm created potholes on many routes, including parts of I-65 in Morgan County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.

Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan County will resume this week

ALDOT is making more extensive…

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Mar 01

Traffic signal coming to US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery

Project map of US-231 and US-82 intersection improvements

An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County will begin, Monday, March 4, weather permitting.

The continuous “Green T” signal will give a constant green indication for southbound US-231, while stopping northbound traffic as needed to allow turns to and…

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Feb 29

Alabama’s artistic Little River Canyon Bridge designed to fit the natural terrain

A breathtaking view of Little River Canyon National Preserve with the Little River Canyon bridge on SR-35 in the background connecting Cherokee and Dekalb counties.

Nestled in the Little River Canyon National Preserve, the Little River Canyon bridge on SR-35 connects Cherokee and Dekalb counties. When this bridge opened in August of 2010, it was the first of its kind in the state. The intent was to integrate the bridge design into the natural terrain of the surrounding preserve.

With…

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