Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website.
The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024....
Read More "Crash fatalities decline in Alabama in 2024"Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The grants are the final round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant…
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Resurfacing of SR-24 in the Russellville area of Franklin County will begin Monday, Sept. 29, weather permitting.
The $3 million project with contractor Rogers Group includes milling and resurfacing 5.5 miles of SR-24 from east of SR-243 in Russellville to CR-83.
Expect delays due to single-lane closures daily.
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Work to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County will begin next week.
ALDOT advises motorists to expect daily single-lane closures on SR-20 in either direction near the intersection southeast of Muscle Shoals. Please expect delays.
Modifications
The $578,374 project with contractor Rogers Group will make several modifications to the intersection. These…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29 and 30, to set girders on the future westbound bridge over Big Creek, part of the ongoing US-82 bridge replacement project in Coker.
Crews plan to place a total of 14 girders, with seven scheduled each day. Westbound traffic…
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ALDOT will close a lane of the I-20 WB bridge over the Coosa River in Riverside on Thursday, October 2.
The significant maintenance project will limit traffic on the bridge to a single lane for up to seven days.
We are urging area motorists and businesses to prepare now for the impactful traffic delays…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is resurfacing a section of I-22 in Walker County from the Marion County line to near Exit 40 north of Eldridge to improve mobility and safety.
The 1.8-mile project began earlier this week and will continue until the end of the year, weather permitting. At least one lane will…
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Construction is underway on Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in McCalla.
The $22M project will transform Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive.
The exit offers access to the Rock Mountain Lakes community along with the Jefferson Metropolitan Park.
Diverging Diamond Interchange construction underway at Exit 104 on I-59/20.
It is home to…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.
ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a major rehabilitation project on the Dauphin Island Bridge, located on SR-193. This work will help extend the life of the bridge and improve safety for motorists.
Key Information: Start date: September 30, 2025 Location: Dauphin Island Bridge (SR-193), 3.45 miles long Work includes: Bridge rehabilitation…Read More “Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin”
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 23, the southbound rest area on I-85 in Macon County will be temporarily closed for maintenance and improvements. The northbound rest area will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.
During the closure, crews will resurface the parking lots and make minor repairs and paint the buildings, pavilions, and picnic tables.
These…
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