With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.
Here’s the Lowdown:
...Read More "Headed to the beach? Here’s when (and how) to beat the traffic!"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…
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…
Read More “ALDOT, Mobile engineers team up to tame Mardi Gras traffic 2025”
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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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…
Read More “ALDOT and Lutzie 43 bring safe driving summit to students”
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…
Read More “US-84 resurfacing starts Wednesday in Coffee County”
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…
Read More “Update: Daytime lane closures at Line Creek on I-85 in Macon County”
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…
Read More “Update: Lane closure at Miles Creek on I-85 south at Exit 42”
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…
