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Drive Sober, Alabama: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is joining national efforts to highlight the importance of responsible choices during Alcohol Awareness Month this April. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder about the dangers of impaired driving and the broader impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, families, and communities across Alabama.  

While many Alabamians...

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Apr 23

Little Bear Creek bridge girder installation begins on SR-247

Workers prepare to lift a bridge girder with a crane on SR-247 at Little Bear Creek in Franklin County on Monday afternoon.

Girder installation began Monday on the new SR-247 bridge over Little Bear Creek near Red Bay in Franklin County.

The $3.3 million project with contractor Riley Bridge Company began in late fall.

A crane lowers a girder into position on the central span of the new SR-247 bridge over Little Bear Creek. The contractor will…Read More “Little Bear Creek bridge girder installation begins on SR-247”

Apr 22

Navigating work zones in Zero to 60

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing its new “Zero to 60” campaign and reminding drivers about the importance of work zone safety. This episode highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in work zones, where conditions can change rapidly.

Key safety tips from ALDOT for navigating work zones:

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Apr 21

ALDOT, AGC kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week in Mobile

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) kicked off the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign Monday with a press conference in Mobile.

Leaders from ALDOT, AGC, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Alabama Road Builders Association (ARBA) came together to promote driver safety in…

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Apr 21

ALDOT to perform I-65 evacuation exercise April 22

On Tuesday, April 22, representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and local agencies will conduct a hurricane preparation lane-reversal simulation on I-65 from Mobile to Montgomery.

There should be no traffic impacts, but motorists may see activity from these agencies along the I-65 corridor. When personnel are present along…

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Apr 18

ALDOT celebrates third annual Spring Clean

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) West Central Region celebrated its third annual Spring Clean, as crews across the region worked together to clean Alabama’s roadways.

All eight districts, and personnel working within them, participated by collecting litter along various state highways on April 17. The initiative supports ALDOT’s broader commitment to raising awareness about…

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Apr 18

Top operators advance in Tuscaloosa Area ROADeo

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Tuscaloosa Area on April 16, bringing together skilled heavy equipment operators for a day of competition and professional development.

The ROADeo encourages safety and precision while helping operators sharpen their skills across a variety of equipment challenges. Competitors tested their abilities on…

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Apr 17

US-29 overpass at exit 64 in Opelika temporarily closed one week

ALDOT announces a temporary closure of the US-29 overpass at I-85 (Exit 64) in Opelika, beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.

The closure allows the contractor to perform necessary maintenance on the bridge deck. The bridge rehabilitation will utilize hydrodemolition, a method known for its…

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