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Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.

Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.

In the state of Alabama, there...

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SR-101 at Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County.

Though snowfall across much of north Alabama caused few travel issues today, moisture remaining on pavements may refreeze, forming hazardous “black ice” overnight.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to drive slowly and cautiously.

As temperatures drop tonight, bridges are likely to experience icing first, but “black ice” concerns are not limited to…

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The interchange of I-565 and Memorial Parkway in Huntsville during a previous snow event in January.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for snow and sleet to reach parts of north and central Alabama on Wednesday morning.

ALDOT began pretreatment today of interstates, bridges, and mountainside roads and other routine problem areas in northern Alabama counties. Additional priority routes may be pretreated as time permits and depending on area…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to celebrate National Engineering week, which highlights the career achievements from Region Engineers.

Born in Greensboro, Hale County, Wallace McAdory III attended Southern Academy and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1984. He is a registered professional engineer and member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-31 and McQueen Smith Road in Prattville will begin, Wednesday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.

The project will also include resurfacing on US-31 from north of the Alabama River bridge to US-82.

The continuous “Green T” signal will give…

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ALDOT conducts thorough inspections to assess bridge conditions and makes sure they’re in good shape for drivers.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the state’s bridges. ALDOT conducts thorough inspections to assess bridge conditions and makes sure they’re in good shape for drivers.

These inspections follow federal guidelines that outline rules for checking bridges on public roads. ALDOT also has the flexibility to…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is celebrating National Engineers Week from Feb. 16-22, 2025.

Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NPSE), Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated engineering workforce. NPSE plans to do so by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.

Engineers Week is…

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Mardi Gras 2025 is rolling into Mobile, and with it comes the usual mix of beads, moon pies, and—let’s be honest—traffic jams. The season kicks off Feb. 14 with the Conde Cavaliers, bringing thousands of revelers downtown for the first of many parades.

But don’t worry, Mobile’s traffic engineers aren’t just sitting back and catching…

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Mike Lutzenkirchen speaks to students at the Feb. 11 UrKeys2Drv event in Florence, AL

More than 175 students from eight Alabama schools gathered at the University of North Alabama on Tuesday for the UrKeys2Drv (Your Keys to Drive) Teen Driving Safety Summit. The event brought together students, safety experts and first responders for a day of interactive activities and educational sessions.

The need for this kind of event…

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