West Central Region Archives

Apr 24, 2026

ALDOT holds ROADeo for Tuscaloosa, Fayette Areas

ALDOT Equipment ROADeo in Fayette. A tractor goes through cones.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Tuscaloosa Area and Fayette Area on Thursday, April 23.

The ROADeo encourages safety and precision while helping operators sharpen their skills across a variety of equipment challenges. Competitors tested their abilities on machines such as single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor mowers,…

Apr 20, 2026

Work zone crash injures three as awareness week begins

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintenance worker was one of three people injured in a work zone crash on SR-5 northwest of Jasper as National Work Zone Awareness Week began today.

The incident occurred Monday morning when ALDOT crews were performing shoulder work. The ALDOT worker was seated inside a dump truck when a…

Apr 15, 2026

ALDOT to hold fourth annual Spring Clean

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will mark its fourth annual Spring Clean on Friday, April 17, as crews across the West Central Region work to clear litter from Alabama’s roadways.

All eight districts within the region will participate, collecting litter along state highways as part of a coordinated effort to improve roadway conditions and…

Apr 10, 2026

ALDOT to place final set of girders for Big Creek Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 to place the final set of girders for the new bridge over Big Creek on US-82 in Coker.

Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of 20 minutes at a time during each girder…

Apr 08, 2026

ALDOT to resurface SR-13 in Fayette County

Resurfacing map of SR-13 in Fayette County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface SR-13 from the intersection of SR-18 to the intersection of SR-102 northwest of Berry in Fayette County to improve mobility and safety.

The 11.5-mile project is expected to begin Monday, April 13, and will continue until late fall 2026, weather permitting. A pilot car will guide…

Mar 16, 2026

ALDOT to place girders for Big Creek Bridge

File photo of the bridge replacement project in Coker.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Wednesday, March 18, to set girders for the new bridge over Big Creek on US-82 in Coker.

Crews plan to place six girders, which are used for supporting the weight of the bridge. Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of…

Mar 10, 2026

ALDOT to resurface interstate in Walker County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface I-22 in Walker County from near Exit 72 to the Jefferson County line to improve mobility and safety.

The 7.71-mile project is expected to begin Monday, March 16, and will continue until fall 2026. The contractor will maintain at least one lane of traffic in each…

Mar 06, 2026

ALDOT to resurface interstate, repair welcome center

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface I-20/59 from the Mississippi state line to the northwest city limits of Cuba in Sumter County to improve mobility and safety.

The 1.68-mile project will also include lighting and pipe repairs to the welcome center.

Construction is expected to begin Monday, March 9, and will continue…

Mar 03, 2026

ALDOT to host public involvement meeting in West Blocton

A map of the proposed intersection improvement project at SR-5 and Vance Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at West Blocton High School in Bibb County to discuss a proposed intersection improvement project involving a roundabout at SR-5 and Vance Road.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees can view exhibits…

Mar 02, 2026

ALDOT earns national pavement preservation award

Lyndi Blackburn receives the International Slurry Surfacing Association award for pavement preservation on behalf of ALDOT.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) earned national recognition from the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) for a pavement preservation approach that has helped keep I-20/59 safer and smoother.

ALDOT received the ISSA Preservation Performance Award, which recognizes pavement preservation projects that demonstrate long-term performance and measurable life extension over a five-plus-year period, at a…