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 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…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabouts project beginning Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. for milling operations.
The lane closures will end by 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, and resume at 6:00 p.m. Monday. The Monday night lane closure will end by 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb….
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened all lanes after completing bridge repairs on I-85 south at Exit 38.
The bridge rail was damaged during a crash on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Download the ALGO Traffic app on your phone or visit ALGO Traffic for the latest information on road conditions across Alabama.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting at the Northport Free Will Baptist Church to discuss a potential project on Lurleen Wallace Boulevard (SR-69) from the 5th Street intersection to Northwood Lake Drive in Northport.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m….
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Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
“I am proud of the hard work we have put in throughout my Administration to Rebuild Alabama. Rebuild Alabama has helped make us stronger as we have…
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A traffic shift on I-85 southbound in Macon County begins Thursday evening Jan. 30 for restriping north of Exit 42 near Miles Creek.
Crews will install a temporary barrier rail on Sunday night.
Motorists should expect delays due to changes in traffic patterns, remain alert and follow posted signage while traveling through work zones.
For…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance safety, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
With its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, ALDOT has gained a powerful tool to monitor construction projects and gather critical data from a bird’s-eye view.
“We are proud to utilize…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is putting the brakes on human trafficking during January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
What Is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion. For victims younger than 18, it is a crime regardless of force, fraud,…
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