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The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ready. Our team works closely with emergency agencies to help keep you safe and informed before, during and after a storm — especially in coastal areas like Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Here’s how ALDOT prepares and what you…
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Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.
The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.
One of the…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-605 in Houston County begins Monday, May 19, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-605 from US-231 near the state line to SR-109 in Rehobeth.
This project includes shoulder widening, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…
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This week, the Alabama Department of Transportation began installation of traffic signals at the intersection on SR-51 at the I-85 exit and entrance ramps.
Lane closures are likely on SR-51 at I-85 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews perform work.
Installation of the traffic signal is expected to take approximately three to…
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The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.
This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.
These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise…
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Each year, skilled heavy equipment operators from the Alabama Department of Transportation come together to showcase their expertise in the annual ROADeo competition.
This event highlights precision, control, and mastery across a range of machinery, including the Single-Axle Dump Truck, Tandem-Axle Dump Truck, Backhoe, Motor Grader, Skid Steer, Lowboy, and Tractor.
Competitors face…
Read More “Southeast Region ROADeo winners advance to state competition”
An ALDOT resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County begins Tuesday, May 13, weather permitting. ALDOT will begin placing signs to alert the traveling public to the road project on Friday, May 9.
The project will take place on SR-137 from the Florida state line to the junction of SR-15.
This project includes resurfacing and…
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As of 3 p.m. today, the US-29 bridge in Opelika is reopened.
For real-time traffic updates and more, download the ALGOTraffic app or visit ALGOTraffic.com.
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) US-31 resurfacing project in Lowndes and Butler Counties begins Monday, May 5, weather permitting.
The project will take place on US-31 from the Piney Creek Woods bridge to Julian Town Road.
This project includes planing, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a proposed project on US-231 in Wetumpka.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center where members of the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the project.
The…
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