With warmer temperatures on the horizon, riding season is beginning for many motorcyclists in Alabama in May.
The month of May also marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which promotes motorcycle safety for motorcyclists and drivers. Millions of people across the United States ride motorcycles as a primary or secondary form of transportation, while others ride…
As the school year comes to an end, the month of May is recognized as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
The campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about road safety for young drivers and promote safe driving habits.
Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old. According to…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is raising awareness for Heatstroke Prevention Day, which is held on Thursday, May 1.
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14-years old and younger in the United States. ALDOT, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging parents and caregivers…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is joining national efforts to highlight the importance of responsible choices during Alcohol Awareness Month this April. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder about the dangers of impaired driving and the broader impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, families, and communities across Alabama.
While many Alabamians…
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Alabama Department of Transportation crews responded Monday afternoon following reports of a southbound vehicle striking the underside of the bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 in Priceville.
The bridge engineer’s initial inspection found damage to the concrete on all six bridge girders – the long, horizontal beams that support the bridge deck. However, in…
Last year, the number of crash fatalities in work zones in Alabama reached the lowest it has been in a decade.
There were 15 fatalities and 527 injuries in work zone crashes in the state of Alabama in 2024. Fatalities were down from 23 in 2023, and injury crashes were up slightly at 386 from…
Motorists will see traffic patterns change today at the intersection of US-43 and SR-64 in Lauderdale County.
The intersection in the Greenhill community is being converted to a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) to improve safety. Key features of an RCI include eliminating left turns and through movements from the side street. To construct the channelizing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.
The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.”
In…
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Motorists may experience a change in traffic patterns this week due to work to improve safety at an Etowah County intersection.
The $694,892 project to convert US-411 at Appalachian Highway near Turkeytown from a conventional intersection to a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) began in February.
The project includes construction of U-turn lanes and loons —…
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In an era where attention is fleeting and accessibility is paramount, the Alabama Department of Transportation has given its Drive Safe Alabama website a makeover.
This website redesign is all about making life-saving road safety information more accessible and easier to understand. DriveSafeAlabama.org transforms important information into a visually engaging, mobile-friendly hub.
These features ensure…
