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May 13

Final paving to begin for SR-53 intersections in Madison County

Final paving will begin this week for improvements at three intersections on SR-53 north of Huntsville in Madison County.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II project, may begin paving Wednesday, May 14, if weather permits.

Expect lane closures

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect…

May 12

Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.

Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.

In the state of Alabama, there…

May 09

Two Marshall County resurfacing projects to start soon

A divided four-lane highway with a median barrier passing through a rock cut.

Contractors will soon begin two resurfacing projects near Guntersville in Marshall County.

Weather permitting, Vulcan Materials will start Monday, May 12, resurfacing about seven miles of US-431. The project extends from the north end of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River in Guntersville to Cathedral Caverns Highway, south of Grant. The $6.8 million…

May 09

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

Governor Kay Ivey today launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight a project to improve the intersection of SR-53 and Pulaski Pike/Pinedale Road.

The $1.3 million project is one of 24 projects awarded funding in January through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ATRIP-II Grant Program.

“This project is…

May 08

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

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…

May 05

May serves as National Youth Traffic Safety Month

Graphic with a ribbon made of roadway and the words national youth traffic safety month

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…

May 01

ALDOT raises awareness for Heatstroke Prevention Day

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…

Apr 29

Drive Sober, Alabama: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

graphic reading April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

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…

Apr 29

ALDOT responds to bridge damage on I-65

A bridge with a bucket truck underneath. A worker in a yellow vest and harness is in the bucket. Loose concrete debris litters the roadway.

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…

Apr 24

Work Zone fatalities reach 10-year low

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…