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Oct 01

Weekend lane closures planned for I-65N at Tennessee River Bridge

Looking south at the underside of two large bridges over a waterway. The bridge to the right has metal scaffolding suspended under it.

Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this Friday.

The contractor will close the outside lane about 6 p.m. on Fridays and reopen it about 5 a.m. on Mondays.

Please expect delays on the northbound roadway during the weekends. Plan additional…

Sep 30

Governor Ivey Announces $3.1 Million to Fund Road and Bridge Projects Across State, Continues Rebuilding Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The…

Sep 30

ALDOT to perform pavement maintenance in Bibb County

A newly maintained road with trees on either side.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform pavement maintenance, install guardrail and place new traffic striping on a portion of US-82 in Bibb County from the SR-25 overpass to the junction of SR-382 east of Centreville, including the ramps, to improve mobility and safety.

The 4.85-mile project is expected to begin this week…

Sep 27

Fort Payne sidewalk project to start Monday

A map showing the detour route for the project along US-11 in Fort Payne.

A sidewalk improvement project on US-11/Gault Avenue in Fort Payne will start Monday, weather permitting.

The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project will install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps from First Street to Third Street North. The project also includes drainage work and curb and gutter replacement.

Through the end of the…

Sep 27

Alabama shines at National Transportation Communications Conference

Three glass awards on a table with black bases. Each award has a teardrop shape and is inscribed with text about the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the AASHTO Committee on Communications. The awards recognize ALDOT Virtual Public Involvement Meeting, Alabama's Hands-Free Law PSA, and Alabama's Code of the Road Outdoor Advertising.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won three top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies across the country.

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), a national nonprofit group that represents…

Sep 26

SR-91 near Arkadelphia to close for bridge repair

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to close SR-91 just south of Arkadelphia in Cullman County for 10 days for a bridge repair.

SR-91 in the immediate area of the bridge at Dorsey Creek will be completely closed to traffic beginning about 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and will remain closed for the duration of…

Sep 26

Rail safety is focus of See Tracks? Think Train Week

Illustration of railroad crossing with warning lights and cross bars moving.

Alabama has one of the nation’s highest numbers of rail crossing collisions, coming in at No. 8. To address this ongoing issue, the Alabama Department of Transportation is joining Operation Lifesaver for See Tracks? Think Train® Week, a concentrated week (Sept. 23-29, 2024) of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe…

Sep 25

Evacuation routes open as Hurricane Helene approaches

(Montgomery, Ala.) With evacuation orders issued in some Florida counties, highways across southern Alabama are open and available to move people to safer areas as Hurricane Helene moves toward landfall.

The Alabama Department of Transportation designates at least a dozen roadways coming north or west out of Florida as hurricane evacuation routes. You can view…

Sep 25

ALDOT adding safe alternatives for busy highways

Graphic stating Reduced Conflict Intersections with a drawing of a uturn route on a divided highway

Have you ever been stuck at a traffic light on a busy highway, wondering why it takes so long to get through? Traffic signals are important for safety, but sometimes, they can slow things down—especially when lots of cars are trying to go in different directions. That’s where Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI) come in, a…

Sep 24

ALDOT announces grants for seven local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $145,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bay Minette Municipal Airport will receive $165,471 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $9,193 from a state grant for land acquisition. The airport will provide $9,193 in matching local funds for a total value…

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