West Central Region Archives

Jul 06, 2026

West Central Region transportation planning meeting

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan provides a long-range vision for the state's transportation system and helps guide investment decisions across all modes of transportation. ALDOT is updating the plan and encouraging public input through a series of regional public involvement meetings.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 13, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to discuss and comment on the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). Comments received during the meeting will help shape Alabama’s next Statewide Transportation Plan.

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Jun 29, 2026

ALDOT to resurface section of US-43 in Tuscaloosa County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and install guardrail on US-43 from the Lake Tuscaloosa Bridge to south of Northside Road to improve mobility and safety.

The 5.4-mile project is expected to begin Tuesday, June 30 and will continue until fall, weather permitting. A pilot car will guide traffic through the work…

Jun 26, 2026

ALDOT hosts online public involvement for SR-17 in Sumter County

Public Involvement map for Sumter County bridge replacement on SR-17

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed bridge replacement project on SR-17 south of York in Sumter County.

Visitors can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Aug. 8. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.

The project proposes replacing the existing bridges over…

Jun 18, 2026

ALDOT Preparing for Potential Severe Weather Impacts

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for potential severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move into the state today.

ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to safely…

Jun 18, 2026

ALDOT to host public involvement meeting in Tuscaloosa

Map of the Tuscaloosa public involvement meeting.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go public involvement meeting at Skyland Elementary School in Tuscaloosa to discuss a proposed roadway project to improve mobility and safety on Skyland Boulevard and McFarland Boulevard.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can view exhibits and…

Jun 05, 2026

ALDOT to resume resurfacing of Skyland Boulevard

US-11 resurfacing map of Skyland Boulevard

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resume nighttime resurfacing on Skyland Boulevard (US-11) starting Monday, June 8. The project will continue from McFarland Boulevard (US-82) to Pleasant Hill Drive in Tuscaloosa.

The project will also include left-turn lane lengthening and enhancements at Hargrove Road, Palisades Drive and Cypress Creek Avenue.

The contractor previously…

Jun 03, 2026

ALDOT worker injured in Hale County crash

Tractor mower that was involved in a work zone crash.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) worker was injured Wednesday while performing routine roadside maintenance in Hale County.

The employee was operating a tractor mower along SR-69 north of Greensboro when the mower was struck by a tractor-trailer. The employee was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.

“Our employees…

Jun 03, 2026

ALDOT to resurface SR-219 in Perry County

A map of the Perry County resurfacing project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface SR-219 in Perry County from the Dallas County line to north of the County Road 32 intersection.

The 8.32-mile project is expected to begin Wednesday, June 10 and will continue until fall, weather permitting. A pilot car will guide traffic through the work zone.

Asphalt Contractors…

May 26, 2026

ALDOT to conduct routine bridge inspection

File photo of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge inspection

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to conduct a routine inspection of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2.

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US-82 near the bridge from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, weather permitting. The crew will begin on the westbound side….

Apr 28, 2026

ALDOT to replace bridges on I-65 in Clanton

A map showing where the bridge replacement project takes place on I-65 in Clanton.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace two bridges on I-65 over Walnut Creek at milepost 209 in Clanton with modern structures to improve safety.

The project is expected to begin Wednesday, May 6, and will continue for approximately two years, weather permitting. The new bridges will be built to allow traffic to…