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May 09

Two Marshall County resurfacing projects to start soon

A divided four-lane highway with a median barrier passing through a rock cut.

Contractors will soon begin two resurfacing projects near Guntersville in Marshall County.

Weather permitting, Vulcan Materials will start Monday, May 12, resurfacing about seven miles of US-431. The project extends from the north end of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River in Guntersville to Cathedral Caverns Highway, south of Grant. The $6.8 million…

May 09

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

Governor Kay Ivey today launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight a project to improve the intersection of SR-53 and Pulaski Pike/Pinedale Road.

The $1.3 million project is one of 24 projects awarded funding in January through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ATRIP-II Grant Program.

“This project is…

May 08

Resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County beginning soon

An ALDOT resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County begins Tuesday, May 13, weather permitting. ALDOT will begin placing signs to alert the traveling public to the road project on Friday, May 9.

The project will take place on SR-137 from the Florida state line to the junction of SR-15.

This project includes resurfacing and…

May 08

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

With warmer temperatures on the horizon, riding season is beginning for many motorcyclists in Alabama in May.

The month of May also marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which promotes motorcycle safety for motorcyclists and drivers. Millions of people across the United States ride motorcycles as a primary or secondary form of transportation, while others ride…

May 06

Lanes closed for bridge repair on US-72 in Huntsville

ALDOT today closed the outermost through travel lane on US-72/University Drive at Sparkman Drive in Huntsville for bridge repairs.

In addition, the auxiliary lane leading to the exit to Sparkman Drive is closed, though the exit remains open. Both lanes will remain closed for an extended period, at least through the weekend. Two westbound through…

May 06

ALDOT to replace Big Creek bridges in Coker

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the two existing bridges over Big Creek on US-82 near Sam Sutton Road in Coker with a single, wider bridge.

Additionally, the Sam Sutton Road intersection will be permanently closed to accommodate the new bridge.

The project is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12 and will…

May 06

ALDOT announces updates to Mobile River Bridge and Bayway as project advances

Rendering of the new Mobile River Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation announced today that the continued development of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project will move forward under the Kiewit Massman Traylor (KMT) team.

KMT is the joint venture team previously chosen to design and build the cable-stayed bridge portion of the project. KMT has begun key pre-construction testing…

May 06

Stay ahead with ALGO Traffic alerts

Unexpected delays frustrate Alabama drivers. Incidents, closures, and weather cause these delays. Knowing what’s ahead is key for smoother, safer travel. The Personalized Travel Alerts feature available in the ALGO Traffic app provides real-time traffic information. It’s right at your fingertips.

ALGO Traffic is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) official traffic service. This longtime…

May 05

Update: US-29 bridge rehab in Opelika

Map of I-85 in Opelika with a red line showing the location of the US-29 overpass at exit 64. There is an arrow pointing the line with the caption Project Location.

As of 3 p.m. today, the US-29 bridge in Opelika is reopened.

For real-time traffic updates and more, download the ALGOTraffic app or visit ALGOTraffic.com.

May 05

May serves as National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Graphic with a ribbon made of roadway and the words national youth traffic safety month

As the school year comes to an end, the month of May is recognized as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

The campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about road safety for young drivers and promote safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old. According to…

ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

Two Marshall County resurfacing projects to start soon

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

Resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County beginning soon

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

Lanes closed for bridge repair on US-72 in Huntsville

ALDOT to replace Big Creek bridges in Coker

ALDOT announces updates to Mobile River Bridge and Bayway as project advances

Stay ahead with ALGO Traffic alerts

Update: US-29 bridge rehab in Opelika

May serves as National Youth Traffic Safety Month

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