A photograph of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge has earned statewide recognition — and it was taken by a talented young Alabamian.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) recently announced the winners of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Among them is 17-year-old Joanna Junaid of Mobile, whose image of the...
Read More "ALDOT bridge featured among winners in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest"Jason Shaw understands that in Baldwin County, roads do more than connect places, they support daily life, economic growth and tourism. As ALDOT’s District 92 Administrator, Shaw leads a team responsible for maintaining key roadways that serve residents, businesses and millions of visitors each year.
“Baldwin County is always moving,” Shaw said. “Our job is…
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Work will begin Monday, March 16, to improve traffic operations on Church Street, US-411 and SR-77 in Rainbow City.
The $1.1 million project with contractor Temple J Electric includes installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Church Street and SR-77 as well as upgrades to signal and detection equipment at several nearby signals.
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Painting of the Veterans Memorial Bridges on US-431 over the Tennessee River in Guntersville may begin next week.
ALDOT’s contractor, Cekra Inc., will paint the structural steel and rails of both half-mile long bridges. The faded green will be coated with battleship gray. The $6.7 million project will also include repairs to joints on the…
A segment of SR-168 in Boaz will get a new look this spring after going on a diet — a road diet.
ALDOT will implement the road diet as part of a $1 million resurfacing project on SR-168 from US-431 to Darnell Street.
The contractor, Vulcan Materials, anticipates beginning work on the evening of…
A photograph of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge has earned statewide recognition — and it was taken by a talented young Alabamian.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) recently announced the winners of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Among them is 17-year-old Joanna Junaid of Mobile, whose image of the…
Read More “ALDOT bridge featured among winners in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest”
ALDOT will close all lanes of US-280 at Pump House Road to complete necessary bridge demolition in the highway’s ongoing widening project.
Beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, March 20, weather permitting, crews will close all lanes of US-280 in both directions at Pump House Road. Eastbound lanes will remain shut down through the morning…
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CSX will close SR-117/Kentucky Avenue for repairs at the rail crossing just south of Main Street in Stevenson on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12.
The closure will remain in place around the clock until completion of the repair.
Detour route
ALDOT advises motorists to prepare for a lengthy detour that stretches into Tennessee….
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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…
Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on SR-77/Gilbert Ferry Road in Attalla for work beginning Tuesday, March 10.
The crossing between US-11 and Attalla Industrial Park will remain closed until work is completed on Wednesday, March 11.
Detour route
Northbound traffic may take I-59 to US-431 to US-11 to return to SR-77 north of…
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A project to improve SR-91 at US-31 in Hanceville began this week.
The project includes widening to add a left turn lane on SR-91 northbound and relocation and replacement of the signal pole on the southwest corner of the intersection. It also includes upgrading the signal pole to a mast arm pole matching the pole…
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