East Central Region Archives

Aug 28, 2026

Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional transportation safety award

An aerial photo of the triple roundabout project in Blount County.

This week the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with its first America’s Transportation Award.

The new triple roundabout on SR-160 in Hayden received regional honors for Small Project in the Safety category.

The $8.6 million safety upgrade installed three roundabouts at the busy SR-160…

Aug 26, 2026

CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

A map of a lane closure in Shelby County.

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed. Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…

Aug 24, 2026

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following bridge replacement

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following a bridge replacement project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened SR-63 to traffic at US-280 following a bridge replacement project in Alexander City.

Closed since May 2025, the upgraded corridor offers a new bottomless arch bridge culvert over Sugar Creek. It is 120 feet long, 36 feet wide and 17 feet tall.

The new SR-63 culvert bridge…Read More “ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following bridge replacement”

Aug 24, 2026

Resurfacing and traffic improvements on SR-46 in Cleburne County making progress

Resurfacing and traffic improvements to SR-46 from CR-620 to the Georgia State line

Work continues to upgrade driving conditions on SR-46 in Cleburne County. The ten-mile project stretches from CR-620 to the Georgia state line.

The new configuration includes lane reductions, dedicated turn lanes, guardrail and resurfacing.

Through Ranburne, the former four-lane configuration has been converted into two wider travel lanes with a center turn lane.

Aug 20, 2026

ALDOT seeks public input for duo of I-59 bridge replacement jobs in St Clair County

ALDOT is proposing to replace two sets of bridges on I-59 in St Clair County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is proposing bridge replacements on I-59 over both Big Canoe Creek and Muckleroy Creek in St Clair County.

Both sets of spans were built in the 1960’s and their deterioration and narrow width require replacement.

The I-59 bridges over Big Canoe Creek are scheduled for replacement in 2027.

The…

Aug 10, 2026

US-431 resurfacing and road diet project underway

ALDOT is resurfacing US-431 in Chambers County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has begun resurfacing work on US-431 through Lafeyette.
The project stretches from just south of SR-50 to half a mile before CR-93.

Aug 05, 2026

US-411 between Odenville and Ashville receiving fresh asphalt

ALDOT is resurfacing nearly nine miles of US-411 between Odenville and Ashville in St Clair County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a US-411 resurfacing project in Odenville.

The 8.817-mile job stretches from Maddox Farm Road to the junction of the US-231/US-411 Roundabout.

That section of highway handles between 3,000-4,000 vehicles a day.

The milling work on the project begins this week, which includes the removal of the previous…

Jul 31, 2026

Bids received for SR-204 safety improvements at JSU campus

ALDOT accepted bids for the widening and other safety improvements along SR-204 in the heart of Jacksonville State University's campus.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has accepted bids for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Jacksonville State University’s campus.

On Friday, July 31, ALDOT received bids to upgrade one mile of SR-204 near the heart of JSU.

The construction from Nisbet Lake Road to SR-21 includes a handful of enhancements:

Widened three-lane roadway…Read More “Bids received for SR-204 safety improvements at JSU campus”

Jul 27, 2026

ALDOT announces Bridge Strike Awareness Week

Graphic for Bridge Strike Awareness Week, July 27–31, showing a truck damaged after striking a bridge with a posted clearance of 12 feet, 1 inch.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that knowing the height of their vehicle can prevent crashes, traffic delays and costly damage to bridges and tunnels.

During Bridge Strike Awareness Week, ALDOT will promote the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to confirm that their vehicles and loads can…

Jul 24, 2026

ALDOT begins SR-79 resurfacing in Tarrant

ALDOT is resurfacing SR-79 from Five Mile Creek Bridge to Winewood Road

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing project on SR-79 in Tarrant.

The 2.5-mile job stretches from the Five Mile Creek Bridge in Tarrant, north to Winewood Road near Center Point.

The work is set to begin on Sunday, July 26. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to…