For Jeff Powell, ALDOT has never just been a job, it has been a career built on hard work, teamwork and service. Powell is the District 82 Administrator, leading a small but dedicated team responsible for keeping roadways safe and maintained.
Powell began his ALDOT career in June 1984 as a construction laborer in Thomaston….
The I-10 Exit 44 ramp closure will affect the eastbound Interstate 10 ramp to Loxley overnight for lighting work.
Closure details:
Date: Sunday night, Feb. 22, 2026
Time: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Location: Eastbound I-10 ramp at Exit 44 (Loxley)
Reason: Installation of high-mast light pole fixtures. Poles must be lowered and reinstalled.
Detour information:
Eastbound I-10…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make steady progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge project in Gulf Shores.
The contractor, Scott Bridge Company, will close a portion of Canal Road for five days, beginning Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to safely install bridge painting equipment for the steel bridge girders over Canal Road,…
This May marks 18 years since Tammy Evers began her career with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), a path that has come full circle back to Evergreen, where she now serves as District Administrator for District 93.
Evers started with ALDOT as a Civil Engineering Graduate in District 93, working in construction before moving…
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill District team demonstrates unwavering dedication to serving the public every day.
Rivera Wheeler has led District 84 as District Administrator for seven years. He oversees a team of 24 maintenance employees who manage a wide range of responsibilities across the district.
Rivera Wheeler – District 84 Administrator
“There…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to advance construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.
The $52 million project is designed to reduce congestion to Alabama’s beaches and improve safety for residents and visitors. The bridge project is paired with a new connector road to SR-161, creating a major new…
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Mardi Gras season is rolling back into South Alabama for 2026, bringing a festive mix of parades, beads, Moon Pies, and yes, extra traffic.
While celebrations begin early along the Gulf Coast, including Dauphin Island’s long-standing tradition as one of the first communities to parade each season, downtown Mobile’s parade schedule gets underway Friday,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.
While forecasts are constantly…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other sources to track a weather disturbance that has the potential to bring winter weather to parts of Alabama over the weekend.
ALDOT is preparing for cold temperatures as well as the possibility of frozen precipitation in some…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently visited Robertsdale High School in Baldwin County to highlight career opportunities in civil engineering. They also shared information about ALDOT’s Professional Civil Engineer Trainee (PCET) program. The visit took place during the school’s annual career day, an event that helps juniors and seniors explore career paths after graduation.
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