Traffic Archives

Mar 06

Project to improve Hanceville intersection starts

Signs at the intersection of SR-91 and US-31. A mast arm pole is visible on the opposite side of the intersection, while the signals on the near side of the intersection are supported by cables spanning wooden poles.

A project to improve SR-91 at US-31 in Hanceville began this week.

The project includes widening to add a left turn lane on SR-91 northbound and relocation and replacement of the signal pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. It also includes upgrading the signal pole to a mast arm pole matching the pole…

Mar 04

TVA: Wheeler Dam to close March 20-23

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced plans to fully close the SR-101 Tennessee River crossing for work on the Wheeler Dam bridge during an upcoming weekend.

Currently, the closure is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 23. In the event of inclement weather, TVA may postpone the closure…

Mar 04

Final bridge girders to be set on North Memorial Parkway overpass

An aerial view of the overpass construction on North Memorial Parkway at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville. There is a visible gap in the overpass where girders will be installed to form the south span of the bridge.

Installation of the final bridge girders on the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will take place over two nights, beginning this evening.

Bridgework subcontractor Miller & Miller will use cranes to raise a total of 12 girders — long, horizontal beams that will support the bridge deck — into place on the…

Mar 02

Resurfacing of SR-79 in Jackson County to start

Resurfacing of SR-79 from SR-35 to CR-145 in Jackson County will start Tuesday, March 3.

Contractor Rogers Group will begin resurfacing SR-79 from SR-35 to CR-145 in Jackson County on Tuesday, March 3, weather permitting.

The $1.1 million project will resurface about 3.7 miles of the two-lane highway.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures with traffic directed by flaggers or a pilot car. ALDOT anticipates completion in late…

Feb 25

Mitchell Boulevard bridge replacement to begin

A map showing the detours that will be used during the project.

Replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence will begin soon. ALDOT advises motorists to prepare for lane closures and detours for the next two years, during demolition of the 88-year-old bridge and construction of a larger, safer bridge in its place.

The Mitchell Boulevard bridge is about half a mile north of the…

Feb 18

Signal upgrades at SR-69 and Sunset Drive to begin

workers prepping the ground for signal installation on SR-69 and Sunset Drive in Guntersville

Work to install new signal upgrades at SR-69 and Sunset Drive in Guntersville will begin Thursday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.

The work will take just a few days. ALDOT anticipates little impact on traffic.

The planned signal upgrades include new poles, mast arms, signal heads, pedestrian
heads, detection devices and signal retiming.

The signal upgrades are…

Jan 27

Mardi Gras 2026: Let the good times (and traffic) roll across the Gulf Coast

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,…

Jan 25

Icy trees may fall in roadways

In addition to the danger of icy pavements, icy trees may fall into roadways, further impacting travel in northwest Alabama.

With temperatures dropping drastically, ALDOT warns of the potential for extended and widespread icing and advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

ALDOT responded to several reports of icy trees falling on…

Jan 25

ALDOT prepares for icy roads in North Alabama

A dump truck with a snow plow mounted on the front scrapes sleet from a roadway.

Plummeting temperatures across North Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing Monday.

Between the rain stopping and the freeze, this afternoon ALDOT crews will use granular salt…

Jan 24

Know before you go during winter storm

A TMC operator works at a computer while monitoring road conditions on large screens on the walls

With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.

Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…