National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19-25, is being recognized nationwide to raise awareness about the risks faced by young drivers. The annual campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to encourage communities and parents to promote safe driving among teenagers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.
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Read More "National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives"The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) West Central Region has seen significant progress on several key infrastructure projects over the past year. These projects delivered improved traffic flow, enhanced safety and boosted economic development across the area.
Key Accomplishments: Tuscaloosa County
US-82 Improvements: The region’s first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County, a…
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It’s the last big weekend of shopping before Christmas, and ALGOTraffic can help shoppers make sure that traffic doesn’t dampen their holiday spirit. ALGOTraffic.com and the ALGOTraffic app gives drivers the best route to their shopping destination.
Travel times on interstate routes, live looks at traffic cameras near busy intersections and notifications of crashes and…
To ensure the safety of travelers and construction and maintenance workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will suspend temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles…
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Montgomery Branch recently transitioned its leadership, honoring Adam Holder, P.E., as outgoing president. They also welcomed a new leadership team, all civil engineers from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Holder significantly contributed to the branch by fostering professional development opportunities for members, supporting community initiatives and strengthening…
As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) efforts to plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, ALDOT will start gathering traffic data on the I-10 Bayway. This data will help guide planning and improve both safety and traffic flow in the area.
Motorists traveling on the Bayway may notice new antennas,…
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There is still time to give input on the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Alabama.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is updating the current plan with input from a project advisory committee of municipal representatives and bicycle and pedestrian groups. Members of the public have until Dec. 31, 2024, to provide input that will…
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Four weeks remain to participate in online public involvement for an upcoming intersection safety project on US-72 in Limestone County.
ALDOT proposes to improve US-72 at Cambridge Lane in Athens by installing a traffic signal and constructing turn lanes.
Review further project information and submit comments here. ALDOT will take comments through Friday, Jan. 10.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids last week for a project to reconstruct nearly 11 miles of I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City.
ALDOT projects rebuilt multiple segments of I-59 northbound in DeKalb and Etowah counties in recent years. These include two completed projects and two that remain under construction. The project let…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), we’re here to help with questions about state highways, road projects, and more. However, some road-related issues fall outside our responsibility.
To help you find the right answers fast, here’s a guide to who handles common road-related questions.
Road repairs and construction
ALDOT is responsible for building and…
The left turn lanes on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will be closed for the safety of the traveling public during initial stages of the overpass bridge construction. ALDOT anticipates the closure remaining in place for several months.
The closure of the northbound and southbound left turn lanes on the…
Read More “Left turns from Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road to be closed for several months”
