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ALDOT begins I-85 capacity improvement project in Montgomery

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a major capacity improvement project along Interstate 85 in Montgomery that will expand the corridor from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, extending from the end of the existing three-lane section at Taylor Road to Jenkins Creek.

Main construction is scheduled to begin...

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Sep 02, 2026

Widened section of US-280 now open in Jefferson County

Widened section of US-280 from Homewood to I-459 has opened.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new widened configuration of US-280 this week.

The upgraded four-lane section boosts capacity between Shades Creek Parkway (SR-149) to I-459.

The contractor opened both directions of the upgraded US-280 between SR-149 and I-459 early on Thursday, September 10.  

This $53 million project, which kicked off…

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Sep 02, 2026

ALDOT halts temporary lane closures for Labor Day weekend

Road construction will not hinder travelers during the Labor Day holiday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at noon until Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is…

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Aug 31, 2026

SR-117 resurfacing between Ider, Flat Rock to start

Resurfacing of SR-117 between SR-75 in Ider and SR-71 in Flat Rock will begin Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Resurfacing of about 5.5 miles of SR-117 in DeKalb and Jackson counties will start Wednesday, Sept. 2, weather permitting.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $1.7 million project, will mill and resurface the two-lane highway from SR-75 in Ider to SR-71 in Flat Rock.

Lane closures

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Aug 28, 2026

Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional transportation safety award

The triple roundabout project in Blount County has won regional honors for best small project in the safety category of the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition.

This week the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with its first America’s Transportation Award. 

The new triple roundabout on SR-160 in Hayden received regional honors for Small Project in the Safety category.

The $8.6 million safety upgrade installed three roundabouts at the busy SR-160…

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Aug 27, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County starts

The $2.9 million project will resurface SR-24 from CR-83, where another resurfacing project left off earlier this year, to the Lawrence County line, shown here.

A $2.9 million project to resurface 5.3 miles of SR-24 in eastern Franklin County began this week.

The project will pave the divided four-lane highway from CR-83 to the Lawrence County line. The contractor, Rogers Group, began milling Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Please expect single-lane closures daily. Visit ALGOTraffic.com for real-time traffic updates.

ALDOT anticipates completion this…

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Aug 27, 2026

ALDOT to implement updated traffic pattern to US-280; US-80 intersection in Phenix City

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon implement an updated traffic pattern at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City to improve safety.

Following recent modifications, ALDOT evaluated traffic and gathered feedback from the public and local officials. In response to initial safety concerns, maintenance crews adjusted the signal on US-280 West…

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Aug 26, 2026

ALDOT to resurface portion of Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of Greensboro Avenue (SR-215) from the intersection of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) to 10th Avenue in Tuscaloosa to improve mobility and safety.

The 1.3-mile nighttime project is expected to begin Sunday, Aug. 30, and will continue for approximately two months, weather permitting.

The project will…

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Aug 26, 2026

CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed.  Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…

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Aug 25, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-168 in DeKalb County to begin

Resurfacing of SR-168 in DeKalb County will begin Wednesday, Aug. 26.

A contractor will resurface SR-168 in DeKalb County from the Marshall County line to SR-68 in Kilpatrick.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will begin patching Wednesday, Aug. 26, in preparation for milling and paving the 2.3 mile stretch of two-lane highway.

ALDOT anticipates completion of the $527,580 project in early fall.

Traffic impacts

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