Safety Archives

Oct 02

Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event

More than 150 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette last week for the UrKeys2Drv Teen Driving Safety Summit.

The day brought together students, safety experts and first responders for interactive activities and hands-on lessons about safe driving.

Why events like this matter:

Car crashes…Read More “Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event”

Sep 26

Modifications will improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

A concept map for the project, showing modifications to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

Work to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County will begin next week.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect daily single-lane closures on SR-20 in either direction near the intersection southeast of Muscle Shoals. Please expect delays.

Modifications

The $578,374 project with contractor Rogers Group will make several modifications to the intersection. These…

Aug 25

No temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates during Labor Day weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Closures will be suspended from Friday, August 29, at noon through Monday, Sept. 1, at 11:59 p.m.

The suspension is to help reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with more people traveling during the holiday….

Aug 07

ALDOT reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins

The way to school shouldn’t be in harm’s way. Stop for school buses, every time.

As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.

Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.

As a result, drivers…

Aug 05

Timing is everything: Inside ALDOT’s signal operations

Traffic signals at Gold Mine Rd E and McDonald Rd

At the Alabama Department of Transportation, signal shops play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of state-maintained intersections. Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals across Alabama’s roadways. Crews place each signal for a reason, often based on traffic volume, and carefully calibrate its timing to match posted speed limits and…

Aug 05

New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary begins August 11

Parents and motorists traveling near Rockwell Elementary in Spanish Fort should be prepared for a new traffic pattern in place starting Monday, August 11, to ease morning congestion and keep traffic moving safely during school drop-off hours.

Rockwell Elementary – Spanish Fort

The new configuration is the result of a joint effort between ALDOT and…

Aug 01

Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen

The left turn lanes from the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway service roads to Mastin Lake Road reopened today.

The northbound and southbound turn lanes closed in December for construction of the parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road.

The future North Memorial Parkway mainline north of Mastin Lake Road is almost ready for paving. Left turn…Read More “Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen”

Jul 29

ALDOT seeks public input on Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Text - Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Image of a crosswalk with yellow crosswalk sign

The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting Alabamians to help shape the future of walking and biking in the state by providing feedback on the Alabama Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

The plan provides a framework for statewide bicycle and pedestrian development.

Input from the public is considered essential for identifying safety issues, addressing…

Jul 10

RCUTs installed at two north Alabama intersections

An intersection with channelizing curbs, striping, and signs to direct motorists.

Contractors for The Alabama Department of Transportation recently completed construction of two Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections in north Alabama.

In Lauderdale County, a $451,098 project with Rogers Group converted the intersection of US-43 and SR-64 in the Green Hill community north of Killen to an RCUT. In Etowah County, a $694,892 project installed an…

Jul 07

ALDOT is reminding drivers to prepare now

Infographic titled "Hurricane Preparedness: Take Action Today" from NOAA. It features four preparedness steps with icons: 1) Determine your risk from water and wind, 2) Begin preparing now, before a storm, 3) Learn how to understand hurricane forecasts and alerts, and 4) Learn what to do before, during, and after a storm. The right side of the image shows a smiling couple shopping in a hardware or home supply store, with the woman pointing toward an item. The background includes a dark storm scene with flooding. The website "weather.gov/hurricane" is displayed in the upper right corner.

Hurricane season is underway, and the Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to prepare now. While ALDOT crews stand ready to respond, your preparedness can make all the difference in staying safe on the road.

Remember, hurricanes aren’t just a coastal problem. Their impacts can reach hundreds of miles inland, and serious effects can…