The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.
Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.
In the state of Alabama, there...
Read More "Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May"CSX will close the railroad crossing on SR-117 in the Bass Community of Jackson County from 6 a.m. Saturday, July 20, to the evening of Sunday, July 21.
Message boards and signs will be in place to direct motorists. The detour is US-72 to SR-156 at South Pittsburg, Tenn., to US-41A to SR-56 at Sewanee…
Two new roundabouts are coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion.
The project is happening right in the middle of Birmingham and Mountain Brook city limits at the intersection of the US-280 off ramp, Cahaba Road, Chester Road, and Lane Park Road near the Birmingham Zoo.
Because it straddles the two cities,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a stretch of SR-17 from the Aliceville city limits to the junction of CR-5 in Pickens County to improve mobility and safety.
The 4.8-mile project is expected to begin Monday, July 15 and will continue until late fall 2024, weather permitting….
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Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant from the Bridge Investment Program to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
The major grant award is believed to be one of the largest…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team took flight at the Crenshaw County schools STEM Camp this summer. Their mission? To spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education by showcasing the real-world applications of UAS.
The team brought a variety of drones to showcase at the camp….
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The SR-216 resurfacing and guardrail installation project in Tuscaloosa County from the junction of SR-215 to the junction of Lock 17 Road in Brookwood will now take place Monday, July 29 due to a delay requested by the contractor.
The project was originally expected to begin July 15.
Read More “UPDATE: ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-216 in Tuscaloosa County”
Governor Kay Ivey today announced $3.9 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various, statewide road and bridge projects, highlighting her enduring dedication to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure since day one.
Governor Ivey, recognizing the critical infrastructure needs of the state, championed the Rebuild Alabama Act, which created the Annual Grant…
Old Railroad Bed Road just east of SR-53 in Madison County will temporarily close from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 12, for drainage pipe installation.
Motorists may use Toney Road as an alternate route.
The work is part of $3.2 million project to improve three intersections on SR-53 with turn lanes and signal…
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On July 12, 2024, Debbie Williams with WKRG will be shining a spotlight on the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ferry service that runs between Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island. This exciting feature is part of the “Your Hometown” summer series.
Passengers take a ride on the Fort Morgan ferry A Journey Back in Time
This…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface, install guardrail and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-216 in Tuscaloosa County from the junction of SR-215 to the junction of Lock 17 Road in Brookwood to improve mobility and safety.
The 11.6-mile project is expected to begin Monday, July 15 and will continue…
Read More “ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-216 in Tuscaloosa County”
