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Governor Ivey announces award of contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge and make major improvements to US-82 (McFarland Boulevard).

“For too long, folks crossing the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa have experienced their own ‘rammer jammer’ rush hour traffic while trying to negotiate the...

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Oct 26, 2026

Resurfacing begins on SR-49 in the heart of Dadeville

ALDOT is resurfacing SR-49 in Dadeville from the southern city limits north to US-280.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has kicked off its resurfacing project on SR-49 in Dadeville.

Crews began milling the 2.2-mile section of the state highway on Monday, October 26.

The project stretches from Dadeville’s south city limits, around the Tallapoosa County Courthouse and north to US-280.

ALDOT awarded the contract to Gary Ingram Grading…

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Oct 23, 2026

CR-27 at Florence Boulevard modified to prevent left outs

A concrete island installed on CR-27 at US-72/Florence Boulevard will prevent left turns from the county road.

A concrete island installed today on CR-27 at US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County changes the way the intersection functions.

Left turns from CR-27 to US-72 eastbound are no longer permitted. Instead, drivers can make a right turn, travel 1,500 feet west to the signal at Mauldin Avenue/Career Drive, then make a U-turn.

This…

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Oct 23, 2026

SR-127 resurfacing to begin

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will mill and resurface SR-127, shown here near the northern city limit of Athens.

Resurfacing of about 4.5 miles of SR-127 in Limestone County will start Monday, Oct. 26, weather permitting.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will mill and resurface the two-lane highway from SR-99/Elm Street in Athens to Maples Circle.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays due to single-lane closures, with traffic directed by flaggers or a pilot…

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Oct 23, 2026

N Day Hill Road to close at SR-53

An aerial view of the intersection of SR-53 and North Day Hill Road.

North Day Hill Road will temporarily close at its intersection with SR-53 for grading necessary for the $5.3 million widening of the highway in the Harvest area of Madison County.

The closure will begin at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the project, anticipates the closure lasting about three weeks…

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Oct 21, 2026

Traffic Alert: Lane closure on Claiborne Street in Mobile for utility work

Beginning Thursday, Oct. 22, the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) will begin utility relocation and water line work in the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project area.

Motorists should expect the following:

Location: Westbound Claiborne Street, beginning at Canal Street and extending beyond the westbound on-ramp. Lane closure: Single right-lane closure. Hours: 8…Read More “Traffic Alert: Lane closure on Claiborne Street in Mobile for utility work”

Oct 21, 2026

Eastbound Wallace Tunnel to close overnight October 22nd

The Eastbound Wallace Tunnel will be closed overnight on Thursday, October 22, for scheduled maintenance work.

Closure Details:

When: Thursday, October 22, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night
Where: Eastbound Wallace Tunnel
Why: Scheduled maintenance work

Motorists traveling through the area during these hours should allow extra travel time, seek alternate routes and follow detour…

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Oct 20, 2026

SR-161 Project nears completion with North Roundabout Opening

North Roundabout at north and southbound SR 161 in Baldwin County

The SR-161 North Roundabout, located south of Gateway Boulevard (CR-8) in Gulf Shores is now open to traffic.                      

The roundabout is the final major piece of the SR-161 improvements that include the new SR-161 South Bridge (Waterway Bridge) and the SR-161 North Bridge (near The Wharf).

The North Roundabout will provide additional connections and…

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