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Stay ahead with ALGO Traffic alerts

Unexpected delays frustrate Alabama drivers. Incidents, closures, and weather cause these delays. Knowing what’s ahead is key for smoother, safer travel. The Personalized Travel Alerts feature available in the ALGO Traffic app provides real-time traffic information. It’s right at your fingertips.

ALGO Traffic is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) official traffic service. This longtime...

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Apr 01

ALDOT on Alabama Career Connections APT program

Brett Sellers, State Transportation Systems Manager, shares insights on ALDOT career opportunities during the filming of Alabama Career Connections for Alabama Public Television.

ALDOT was featured on Alabama Career Connections, a television program airing on Alabama Public Television (APT) this month. The show, produced in partnership with the State Personnel Department, explores career opportunities in state agencies across Alabama. This program shines a light on ALDOT and other state agencies to highlight the diverse careers available in state…

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Mar 31

Planned lane shift on I-65 in Calera

Weather permitting, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, April 1-2, the Alabama Department of Transportation will shift lanes on I-65 northbound and southbound toward the outside, right shoulder. ALDOT will also narrow the travel lanes.

This condition will be in place from Exit 231 (US-31) to Exit 234 (CR-87). Two lanes will remain open in both directions other…

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Mar 28

Bids opened for I-65 resurfacing in Morgan County

I-65 in Morgan County is set to be resurfaced, starting this summer. ALDOT opened bids for the project today.

ALDOT opened bids today for a project to resurface 23.4 miles of I-65, including the entirety of the interstate through Morgan County.

Of three bidders, contractor Rogers Group submitted the apparent low bid of $16,120,000. ALDOT anticipated bids between $14.7 and $17.9 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract. ALDOT anticipates work…

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Mar 27

Fleming works to keep roadways safe behind the scenes

Liz Fleming’s welcoming spirit and inspiring personality make the West Central Region Traffic Management Center a productive and enjoyable place to work.

Fleming began her journey with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) five years ago as a TMC Operator through a contactor. Now, she serves as the Automatic Transportation Systems Operation Supervisor where she…

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Mar 25

Resurfacing project on US-231 in Dale County starts Wednesday

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a resurfacing project in Dale County on Wednesday, March 26, weather permitting.

Construction will include resurfacing and guardrail installation on US-231 from the Houston County line to CR-63 northwest of Midland City.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers…

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Mar 25

Saving lives on Lowndes County roads

Seeing their friend strapped to a gurney in a re-enactment of an emergency room scene was a little shocking. But Lowndes County teens quickly got the point that unsafe driving could lead to serious injuries or death.

The Lowndes County Juvenile Courts and the Lowndes County Blackbelt Coalition organized an event that included the re-enactment…

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