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...
Read More "Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is committed to building roads—and futures! ALDOT proudly supports Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, inspiring young women to explore careers in engineering and STEM.
Event Details When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Where: Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile Who: 75–100 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties…Read More “ALDOT supports future engineers at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation kicked off a new collaboration at a Safe Driving Summit on Feb. 6 for Winston County Schools.
Almost 400 students from Addison, Lynn, Meek and Winston County High Schools took part in the event that aimed to educate young drivers about the critical…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-84 in Coffee County begins Wednesday, Feb. 12, weather permitting.
The project includes resurfacing on US-84 from Lawrence Drive in New Brockton to Boll Weevil Circle in Enterprise.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits. ALDOT urges drivers to plan for possible delays and…
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Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County on Tuesday, Feb. 11, weather permitting.
The closures, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will affect both north and southbound lanes over Line Creek, about 2 1/2 miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road).
Crews will be installing raised pavement markers…
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A traffic shift on I-85 south at Miles Creek, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, has been rescheduled due to equipment issues.
A lane closure on I-85 south over Miles Creek at Exit 42 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for restriping.
Crews will begin installing temporary barrier rail…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-123 in Dale County begins Monday, Feb. 10, weather permitting.
The project includes shoulder widening and resurfacing on SR-123 from Roy Parker Road in Ozark to SR-51 in Ariton.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits. ALDOT urges drivers to plan for possible delays…
Prioritize Safe Driving
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here – time for touchdowns, great food and good times with friends. Whether you’re throwing a party, watching from your favorite restaurant or on the couch, don’t fumble regarding safety. Instead, plan ahead, make smart choices and never drink and drive. Ultimately, the goal is for everyone…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing access management strategies across the state to improve safety and traffic efficiency by controlling where vehicles can enter and exit roadways.
These projects involve redesigning access along busy corridors with high traffic volumes. This includes adding dedicated turn lanes, combining driveways and modifying medians to manage traffic…
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The Tuscaloosa Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognized Terence Williamson as its 2024 Engineer of the Year. This award honors his outstanding contributions to civil engineering and infrastructure development in West Alabama.
Williamson serves as the construction engineer for the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Tuscaloosa Area in the West Central…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
Read More “ALDOT completes traffic signal overhaul for smoother, safer travel”
