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Oct 17

Ross Clark Circle expansion project reaches major milestone

This sign indicates a lane shift. Reduce speeds and be prepared to steer through curves and for narrower travel lanes through the area.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the Ross Clark Circle expansion project in Dothan.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the project will introduce a revised traffic pattern, including opening both signalized intersections on the southern portion of the frontage roads.

Below are the traffic changes beginning Sunday,…

Oct 17

Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85

Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 North beginning at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect:

Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 North at Line Creek. This lane is 2.5 miles north of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85”

Oct 16

Ardmore Welcome Center on I-65 opens

Officials in a line in front of the new building, holding scissors in preparation to cut a blue ribbon.

The Ardmore Welcome Center once again opened its off-ramp to travelers today. The welcome center on I-65 near the Tennessee state line was closed for nearly two years to reconstruct the facilities and revamp the grounds.

The opening to the public followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony with state and local officials. Officials included state Tourism…

Oct 16

Progress continues on the Linden Bypass Project

Linden Bypass South construction as of October 2024

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is making steady progress on the Linden Bypass, the first project of several for the West Alabama Highway initiative announced by Governor Ivey in 2021. The goal of the project is to not only improve safety but provide much needed economic opportunities and connectivity to this rural portion of…

Oct 15

ALDOT warns drivers to watch for deer this fall

A whitetail deer walking across a paved road

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change colors, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to remind motorists to be extra cautious on the roads. Fall means deer become more active, increasing the risk of vehicle collisions.

Whitetail deer hunting season kicks off in October, and one reason for increased vehicle collisions…

Oct 15

Construction begins on I-59 Trussville project

Aerial view of I-59 Interchange in Trussville, Al.

On October 17 at 10 a.m., the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a significant infrastructure project aimed at reconstructing and expanding a critical segment of I-59 in Jefferson County from the I-459 Interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville, Alabama.

This extensive project begins at I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and…

Oct 11

Governor Ivey deploys transportation workers to Florida

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the deployment of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) workers to Florida to aid with cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

“As many of our neighboring states continue recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Alabama is stepping up to offer our help in any…

Oct 11

Pike Road roundabout construction begins

Map showing the location of the two roundabouts being installed in Pike Road. The first at SR-126 and US-80 and the other at US-80 and Marler Road.

Starting this Monday, October 14, construction will begin to install two new roundabouts in Pike Road. These roundabouts will be installed at the intersections of SR-126 and US-80 and Marler Road and US-80.

This project is a joint effort between the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Town of Pike Road.

Mayor Gordon Stone…

Oct 10

Retaining wall project on I-65 near Evergreen underway

Aerial view of the construction of a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity in the area.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a $2.6 million project to address ongoing slope stability issues along I-65 southbound at milepost 87.4, just south of the southbound Evergreen Rest Area. The project began in late August and will construct a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity…

Oct 09

Planned ramp closures on I-65 southbound at Exit 284 (US-31/SR-160, Hayden/Corner Exit)

Beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65 / SR-160 Interchange.

This closure will allow crews to make modifications to the intersection of the southbound ramps and SR-160.

During the same time, SR-160 will be…

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