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Bridge strike closes I-65 southbound in Shelby County

UPDATE: August 25, 7:35 p.m.

ALDOT has reopened I-65S at Exit 234 in Calera.

All southbound lanes were shut down for seven hours Tuesday following a bridge strike at the CR-87 bridge.

The southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge itself will remain closed for a few weeks until the damaged section can be repaired.


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Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation and its contracted partner, Alabama Guardrail, Inc, will conduct guardrail repairs on I-20/59 eastbound/northbound Exit 124A (6th Avenue North), I-65 northbound Exit 259 (University Blvd.) and I-65 northbound Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North).

Work will begin Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 9:00 p.m.   The project will require closing…Read More “Planned ramp closures on I-20/59 in Jefferson County”

Nick Taylor has built a career around assisting others.

As the Local Transportation Engineer for the Fayette Area at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Taylor helps local government offices navigate infrastructure projects. This ensures state and federal funds are used efficiently to improve mobility and safety.

“My job is kind of unique because I…

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Alabama drivers and pedestrians in 2025 will find enhanced road and highway safety in their communities. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $43 million as part of its 2024 safety improvement grant programs.

Projects benefiting from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Local Road Safety Initiative Program (LRSI) include improvements to…

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Westbound entrance Wallace Tunnel I-10 Mobile

Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to remove the abandoned railroad bridge on US-11 near Chamblee Avenue northeast of Woodstock in Tuscaloosa County.

The project is expected to begin Monday, March 3 and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. The contractor is only allowed to close lanes Sunday through Thursday night between 7…

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