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"Engineers and other representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be meeting with property owners along the route of the Northern Beltline connecting US-31 to SR-79.
The representatives will survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s standard process for progressing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently released its 2023 annual report. This report outlines the department’s accomplishments and operations over fiscal year 2023, which ran from Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023.
Looking back on successes
March 12, 2023, marked the fourth anniversary of the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act. Rebuild Alabama…
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Elizabeth Thompson breathed a sigh of relief when she saw a sign for the Greene County northbound rest area.
Charlie, her 15-year-old rescue dog, was growing impatient and needed a break as they traveled I-59/20 northbound from Mississippi on their way to visit family to celebrate Independence Day.
Thompson is one of approximately 1,000 visitors…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on three upcoming bridge rehabilitation projects in the Southeast Region.
These projects will involve hydro demolition of the bridge decks to extend their life and will require temporary detours.
BR-0015(548)- Lee County
ALDOT is proposing a bridge rehabilitation project on US-29 over I-85 in…
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Deciding what to do after high school graduation is a big decision. Chris Wilson, a designer working for the Alabama Department of Transportation, recently gave high school students at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School in Montgomery a look into what their future could be if they decide to pursue a career in civil engineering.
As someone…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $100,000 in state funding to two municipal airports for improvements.
The Shelby County Airport in Shelby County will receive $112,500 for pavement maintenance to a runway and taxiway. Shelby County Commission will provide $37,500 in matching local funds for a total value project of…
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We’ve all been stuck for what feels like forever at a busy intersection, especially while trying to turn left. A new type of interchange is addressing this very problem.
The diverging diamond interchange (DDI), also known as a double crossover diamond (DCD), was created to make otherwise busy intersections more efficient for traffic flow and…
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The contractor for the Alabama Department of Transportation has begun work to complete the first section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline. This initial phase of construction will be a four-lane highway connecting State Route 79 and State Route 75 in Jefferson County.
In May, the bid to construct this project was awarded to the lowest…
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Alabama’s got a lot to offer road trippers, from beautiful beaches to historic sites. But before you hit the gas, take a moment to prep for your journey. Traffic jams can turn a scenic drive into a stressful crawl. That’s where ALGO Traffic comes in!
What is ALGO Traffic?
Developed by the Alabama Department of…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is expecting an increase in traffic volume during the upcoming holiday weekend and urges travelers to prioritize safe driving. For the safety of all motorists and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures will take place on Alabama interstates from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July…
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