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May 26, 2026

Public comment period is open for future I-59/20 widening project near Fairfield

Widening of I-59/20 near Fairfield is scheduled to begin by the end of 2027.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is proposing to widen I-59/20 between Hueytown and Fairfield.

The two-mile job adding a lane in each direction would stretch from Valley Road to Fairfield Boulevard.

The work would also include replacing two bridges at Aaron Aronov Drive and Valley Road.  

Each day, about 70,000 vehicles travel this…

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May 14, 2026

ALDOT wants public input on upcoming concrete project on I-459 in Hoover

ALDOT is planning to replace one mile of concrete of I-459 at the I-65 interchange in Hoover.

ALDOT is proposing concrete replacement on I-459 in the heart of Hoover. The job would stretch from Lorna Road to the western edge of the Little Shades Creek east of I-65.

The work would also build new auxiliary lanes from I-65 to Acton Road to alleviate merging congestion in both directions.

Each day, more than…

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May 08, 2026

ALDOT seeks input for Fort Payne PEL study

Previous stakeholder meetings and surveys helped identify several preliminary alternative alignments for SR-35.

ALDOT will hold in-person and online public involvement meetings to gather input on potential improvements to SR-35 in Fort Payne.

The feedback will become part of a planning and environmental linkage (PEL) study. ALDOT initiated the PEL study after the City of Fort Payne received funding through a federal grant.

In-person meeting

ALDOT will…

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May 04, 2026

ALDOT hosting public meeting for proposed project in Enterprise

Map showing location of proposed project on US-84 in Enterprise.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at the Enterprise Civic Center to discuss a potential project to install reduced conflict intersections along the corridor of US-84 (Boll Weevil Circle) from SR-248 (Rucker Boulevard) to Coppinville Road.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, from 5…

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Mar 30, 2026

ALDOT to host public meeting for proposed project in Opelika

Map of proposed project location

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at the Lee County Meeting Center to discuss a potential project to install a reduced conflict intersection at the intersection of US-280 and Dunlop Drive to improve traffic flow and increase safety. 

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, from…

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Mar 20, 2026

Public involvement for US-72 safety project remains open online

Proposed safety improvements include restricting left turns from Brock Road to US-72 eastbound and installing a U-turn lane west of at Madison County High School to replace that movement.

More than two weeks remain for the public to comment on ALDOT’s proposed safety improvements on US-72 East in Madison County. You can take part in public involvement online at aldotinvolved.com.

The project extends from Shields Road in Huntsville to Brock Road.

The roughly six-mile segment of highway includes 15 intersections with named city or…

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Feb 12, 2026

ALDOT to host a public involvement meeting in Eastaboga

ADLOT is hosting a public involvement meeting for a proposed roundabout in Eastaboga in Talladega County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential roundabout project at the intersection SR-4 (US-78) and John W Wills Avenue (Mudd Street) in Eastaboga.

The proposed project would address traffic delays and reduce crash risks at the referenced interchange.

Construction could begin by late 2027 and…

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Feb 06, 2026

ALDOT to host a public involvement meeting in Dadeville

ALDOT is holding a public involvement meeting about a proposed Tallapoosa County roundabout on February 12, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential roundabout project at the intersection of SR-50 and SR-49 near Dadeville.

The proposed project would address traffic delays and reduce crash risks at the referenced interchange.

Construction could begin by Spring 2027 and last up to nine months.

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Jan 22, 2026

ALDOT to hold a public involvement meeting in Alexander City

ALDOT holding a Public Involvement Meeting in Alexander City on a project to update SR-22 intersection with US-280.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential intersection improvement project at US-280 and SR-22 (Lee Street) in Alexander City.

The proposed project would address the deterioration of the roadway at the intersection.

The work would involve rebuilding the junction with new concrete after removing damaged…

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