Southwest Region Archives

Jul 12

Ivey: $550 Million coming to Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

Rendering of the new Mobile River Bridge

Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant from the Bridge Investment Program to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.

The major grant award is believed to be one of the largest…

Jul 11

ALDOT’s Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island ferry gets summer spotlight

Auto ferry in motion with cars and people on board

On July 12, 2024, Debbie Williams with WKRG will be shining a spotlight on the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ferry service that runs between Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island. This exciting feature is part of the “Your Hometown” summer series.

Passengers take a ride on the Fort Morgan ferry A Journey Back in Time

This…

Jul 02

ALDOT announces grants for two municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $100,000 in state funding to two municipal airports for improvements.

The Shelby County Airport in Shelby County will receive $112,500 for pavement maintenance to a runway and taxiway. Shelby County Commission will provide $37,500 in matching local funds for a total value project of…

Jun 25

ALDOT begins intersection safety project in Conecuh County

US-31 and US-84 triangular intersection in Conecuh County

The Alabama Department of Transportation has started a long-awaited construction project in Conecuh County aimed at realigning and modifying the intersection of US-31 and US-84 near Evergreen. This project is designed to reduce the number of accidents in the area, which has seen a high number of collisions under the current intersection configuration.

The construction…

Jun 17

ALDOT invited to present key infrastructure updates to Baldwin Realtors Association

A man presenting to a room full of people

A team from ALDOT’s Southwest Region, along with engineers from the Baldwin County Highway Department, met with the Baldwin Realtors Association on June 11 to present the latest updates on ongoing and future construction projects.

The briefing provided realtors with valuable insights into construction projects that will enhance connectivity and support the growing residential and…

Jun 14

ALDOT announces repair project for landslide on SR-41 in Monroe County

ALDOT is gearing up to begin a critical repair project on SR-41 at milepost 65.4 between the communities of Hybart and Franklin in Monroe County. The project, aiming to address a landslide that has significantly impacted the roadway, is scheduled to begin Monday, June 17.

The landslide, which occurred in the fall of 2023 following…

Jun 13

ALDOT announces the demolition of the Beach Express Bridge toll plaza

Drone photograph southbound of Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County. Toll booth prior to demolition.

ALDOT announces the demolition of the Beach Express Bridge toll plaza is scheduled to begin on Sunday night, June 16. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance traffic flow and safety in the area, with work being carried out by McInnis Construction LLC of Summerdale, Alabama.

The demolition will unfold in several…

Jun 11

‘We Stand United’: Alabama Congressional Delegation voices strong support for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

All nine members of Alabama’s congressional delegation – stretching from north Alabama to the Gulf Coast – signed a letter expressing their strong support for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.

In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, the delegation urges the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s…

Jun 11

Beach Express Bridge carries 25 percent more traffic over holiday weekend after toll removal

A view of a marina under a bridge on SR-161 in Baldwin County

Memorial Day weekend is a traditionally busy time for the Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County. This year, however, saw a significant increase in traffic volume following the toll removal.

The Beach Express Bridge carried up to 25 percent more traffic on the Saturday-Sunday following toll removal than the previous year. This suggests that the…

Jun 10

ALDOT, Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs report status of Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation, along with the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, today issued the following statement about the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project following a 60-day review period:

“Over the past two-plus months, ALDOT and the Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs have made…