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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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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…

Read More “SR-161 Project nears completion with North Roundabout Opening”

Update for citizens in Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe and Wilcox counties: The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) contractors began debris cleanup operations today along impacted interstate, state and U.S. routes in the heaviest impacted areas of the ALDOT Southwest Region as a result of Hurricane Isaias.

ALDOT is sharing the below graphic and information to assist…

Read More “Hurricane Isaias debris cleanup underway”

Drivers can expect some changes to traffic flow on US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard and SR-20 in Florence as a $7.2 million bridge replacement project enters its second phase.

All SR-20 traffic to detour to Pine Street and Dr. Hicks Boulevard

Drivers can expect some changes to traffic flow on US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard and SR-20 in Florence as a $7.2 million bridge replacement project enters its second phase.

With the northbound side of the new bridge over SR-20 substantially complete, contractor Miller & Miller will…

Read More “Traffic switch for Mitchell Boulevard bridge work set for Tuesday”

The closure of US-431 northbound at the ATN Railroad crossing in Albertville tonight will divert northbound traffic to the southbound roadway, which will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Expect closure tonight of US-431 northbound at the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway (ATN) in Albertville for repair of the railroad crossing.

The closure will start at 7 p.m., weather permitting, and will remain in place until about 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.

ALDOT advises drivers that US-431 traffic will be reduced to one lane…

Read More “Expect repair of US-431 railroad crossing in Albertville tonight”

Lane closures scheduled Oct. 19–Nov. 3 for railroad crossing safety upgrades

Alabama Export Railroad will perform railroad grade crossing safety upgrades on US 98 (Moffett Road) near I-65 beginning Monday, Oct. 19, and continuing through Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes when possible. One lane in each direction will…

Read More “Railroad Crossing Work Alert: US 98 (Moffett Road) at I-65”

The overpass of US-231/US-431 North Memorial Parkway fully opened to traffic today.

The US-231/US-431 Memorial Parkway mainline and overpass at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville fully opened to traffic this afternoon.

Governor Kay Ivey announced the opening about 4 p.m., as crews completed changes to traffic stripe to open the overpass to both directions of travel.

“For Huntsville drivers, the three-year wait for quicker travel through Memorial…

Read More “Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road opens to traffic”

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…

Read More “Governor Ivey announces award of contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge”

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