The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a free basic traffic incident management class for first responders on Tuesday, April 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class will take place at the Smart Communities and Innovation Building on the University of Alabama campus.
Ken Colvert, ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center manager and retired…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and local governments work together to keep traffic moving, but how can you tell who manages what?
ALDOT manages and maintains state routes, U.S. routes and interstates. For issues or questions about city and county roads, reach out to city or county officials.
Report a concern:
State routes, U.S….
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Liz Fleming’s welcoming spirit and inspiring personality make the West Central Region Traffic Management Center a productive and enjoyable place to work.
Fleming began her journey with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) five years ago as a TMC Operator through a contactor. Now, she serves as the Automatic Transportation Systems Operation Supervisor where she…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of I-22 in Walker County from near Exit 51 to near Exit 57.
The project is expected to begin Wednesday, March 26 and will continue until fall 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in each direction throughout the project.
Dunn…
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When forecasters predicted severe storms and tornadoes for Alabama last weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation pre-positioned crews to respond quickly. The rumble of the storm had barely faded when ALDOT’s storm response kicked into high gear.
ALDOT’s priorities were to safely deploy crews to assess damage, clear debris and make any necessary repairs…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of State Route 28 in Livingston from the junction of US-11 to the junction of County Road 21.
The 5.9-mile project is expected to begin Monday, March 17 and will continue until late summer 2025, weather permitting. A pilot car will guide traffic through…
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Beginning Tuesday, March 18, both northbound and southbound traffic on US-11 near Chamblee Avenue, northeast of Woodstock, will be reduced to a single lane in each direction as part of the ongoing bridge removal project.
Southbound traffic will be shifted to the northbound lanes for approximately five months. The southern entrance of Chamblee Avenue will…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for potential severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move into the state Friday evening and continue throughout much of the weekend.
ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a potential project along SR-215 (University Boulevard) in Cottondale.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Church of Judah International where members of the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding…
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Nick Taylor has built a career around assisting others.
As the Local Transportation Engineer for the Fayette Area at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Taylor helps local government offices navigate infrastructure projects. This ensures state and federal funds are used efficiently to improve mobility and safety.
“My job is kind of unique because I…
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