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Students and teachers posed for pictures at the ALDOT UAS demonstration table.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team took flight at the Crenshaw County schools STEM Camp this summer. Their mission? To spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education by showcasing the real-world applications of UAS.

The team brought a variety of drones to showcase at the camp….

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on three upcoming bridge rehabilitation projects in the Southeast Region.   

These projects will involve hydro demolition of the bridge decks to extend their life and will require temporary detours.  

BR-0015(548)- Lee County

ALDOT is proposing a bridge rehabilitation project on US-29 over I-85 in…

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ALDOT engineer Chris Wilson speaks to high school students.

Deciding what to do after high school graduation is a big decision. Chris Wilson, a designer working for the Alabama Department of Transportation, recently gave high school students at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School in Montgomery a look into what their future could be if they decide to pursue a career in civil engineering.

As someone…

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Map showing the location of the SR-605 temporary closure in Dothan

The Alabama Department of Transportation will be closing a portion of SR-605 south of US-231 to replace damaged drainage pipes.

The closure will begin at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, and should reopen by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, weather permitting. 

Travelers should seek alternate routes and plan accordingly for delays. 

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An Alabama Department of Transportation project on SR-52 in Geneva County will begin Monday, June 10, weather permitting.

The project will consist of shoulder widening and resurfacing from Line Street in Samson to SR-196 in Geneva.  

ALDOT awarded the $2.8 million project to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., out of Dothan, Ala., who had the…

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Demolition of the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.

On Tuesday, May 28, the contractor began the demolition of the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.

Once the demolition is complete the contractor will begin clearing debris and preparing to build the larger, updated rest area. 

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