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Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

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...

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Jun 04

How ALDOT uses contraflow to expedite hurricane evacuation

ALDOT and state agencies involved in the contraflow process meet once a year to rehearse.

There are many wonderful things about living in Alabama, but hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, isn’t one of them.

However, Alabamians can take comfort in knowing that the Alabama Department of Transportation has a well-organized and practiced plan to make hurricane evacuations run as smoothly as possible.

Contraflow 101

Contraflow…

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May 31

Nightly detours planned for I-565 in Madison next week

Cranes are used to raise and position the massive steel girders that will support the future bridge deck of the westbound off-ramp at I-565 Exit 10.

The next series of bridge girders for the Town Madison Interchange on I-565 will be installed on several nights next week.   

The westbound roadway will be closed for the safety of the public while the girders — massive steel beams to support the future bridge decks of the Exit 10 westbound on- and off-ramps…

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May 31

I-59 reconstruction near state line to start

Contractor A.G. Peltz is currently working to reconstruct a segment of I-59 northbound just south of the project Wiregrass Construction is slated to begin Monday.

Work will begin Monday on a $41 million project to reconstruct part of I-59 in northeast Alabama.

Though ultimately contractor Wiregrass Construction will remove and replace more than eight miles of the northbound roadway, from Hammondville to the Georgia state line, initial work will focus on rehabilitation of the southbound roadway.

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May 31

ALDOT opens bids for I-565 widening in Madison

I-565 from west of County Line Road in Limestone County to east of Wall Triana Highway in Madison will be widened to six lanes in a project anticipated to begin this summer. The additional lanes will primarily be constructed to the inside of the existing roadways, where there is currently a grassy median.

ALDOT opened bids today for a project to expand I-565 to six lanes from County Line Road to Wall Triana Highway in Madison.

Of four bidders, contractor Wiregrass Construction submitted the apparent low bid of $28,992,350. Bids were anticipated to be between $28 and $34.2 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the…

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May 31

Alabama Welcome Center hosts Tourism Day

Visitors receive information about activities, museums, lodging and other services at the Alabama Welcome Center's annual Tourism Day.

Hundreds of travelers entering the state on I-59 found food and fun waiting for them Thursday at the Alabama Welcome Center in DeKalb County.

The annual Tourism Day drew about two dozen vendors eager to provide visitors with information about the many cultural and recreational activities the state has to offer.

Penne Beasley with the…

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May 31

ALDOT partnership helps trail connectivity initiative gain momentum

Artist rendering of the new Tensaw River Bridge in Mobile, Alabama.

In a strategic partnership aimed at advancing alternative transportation and community connectivity, the Alabama Department of Transportation is working closely with the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (ESMPO) to integrate biking and pedestrian infrastructure into the regional transportation system.

The ESMPO has formally adopted the Baldwin County Multimodal Connectivity Vision Plan, marking a significant milestone…

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May 30

Demolition of I-65 South rest area in Greenville begins

Demolition of the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.

On Tuesday, May 28, the contractor began the demolition of the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.

Once the demolition is complete the contractor will begin clearing debris and preparing to build the larger, updated rest area. 

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May 29

Work begins on center turn lane addition to US-31 in Baldwin County

Drivers will soon see a center turn lane added to US-31 in Baldwin County

ALDOT announces the start of construction for the widening of US-31 in Baldwin County to add a center turn lane for motorists. The addition of a center turn lane in this segment of US-31 will improve traffic flow and safety by providing a dedicated lane for vehicles turning into businesses or side streets along the…

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May 28

Terence Williamson: balancing engineering and turkey calling championships

Terence Williamson, left, and his teammate pose with the 2020 Grand National Calling Championship trophy

There’s never any question about who’s providing the turkey on Thanksgiving at Terence Williamson’s house.

Some things just don’t need questioning.

The flexibility to do stuff outside of work and have a work-life balance was important to me. ALDOT is a great place to work because of that and I honestly love working here.

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