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Governor Ivey authorizes construction for major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, sets groundbreaking date

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has formally authorized the start of construction on the major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, paving the way for the project’s groundbreaking this week. With a construction cost of $3.2 billion, the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Alabama history...

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Oct 02, 2026

ALDOT breaks ground on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

Officials and project partners celebrate the groundbreaking for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project with ceremonial gold shovels as red, white and blue confetti fills the air.

State, federal and local leaders broke ground Friday on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project at Cooper Riverside Park in downtown Mobile, marking a major milestone for the largest infrastructure project in Alabama history.

Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, U.S….

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Sep 30, 2026

Governor Ivey announces $3.8 million through Annual Grant Program

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $3.8 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The grants are the final round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant…

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Sep 30, 2026

Governor Ivey authorizes construction for major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, sets groundbreaking date

Rendering of the future Mobile River Bridge

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has formally authorized the start of construction on the major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, paving the way for the project’s groundbreaking this week. With a construction cost of $3.2 billion, the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Alabama history…

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Sep 29, 2026

Governor Ivey announces first phase of Birmingham Northern Beltline now open to traffic

The first segment of the new Birmingham Northern Beltline (SR-959) is officially opened.

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the opening of the first segment of the new Birmingham Northern Beltline (SR-959). The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officially opened the new roadway between SR-79 and SR-75 in northeast Jefferson County to traffic this morning.

This 1.88-mile section is the first leg of the future 52-mile I-422….

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Sep 29, 2026

ALDOT hosts online public involvement for SR-17 in Lamar County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed bridge replacement project on SR-17 north of Sulligent in Lamar County.

Visitors can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Oct. 9.

The project proposes replacing a total of five bridges over the Buttahatchee River and its…

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Sep 25, 2026

Reconstructed I-59 northbound north of Hammondville opens

A reconstructed segment of I-59 northbound, north of Hammondville in DeKalb County, opened to traffic today.

Nearly 40 miles of interstate roadway replaced in DeKalb and Etowah counties to date

A reconstructed four-mile segment of I-59 northbound between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County opened to traffic today.

The segment from milepost 233 to milepost 237 had been closed, with traffic diverted, for about 10 months.

Its opening marks substantial…

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Sep 24, 2026

Night resurfacing of SR-17/ Helton Drive in Florence to start

Rogers Group will begin resurfacing SR-17/Helton Drive in Florence on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 27.

Resurfacing of 1.5 miles of SR-17/Helton Drive in Florence will begin the evening of Sunday, Sept. 27, weather permitting.

During the $845,000 project, contractor Rogers Group will mill and resurface SR-17 from Hermitage Drive to SR-133/Cox Creek Parkway.

Night work

To minimize traffic impacts, most work will take place at night. Expect single-lane closures between…

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Sep 22, 2026

Traffic Alert: Eastbound Wallace Tunnel to close overnight Sept. 23 and 24

The eastbound Wallace Tunnel will be closed overnight Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, for scheduled maintenance work.

Closure Details:

When: Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, 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…

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Sep 18, 2026

Upcoming I-459 ramp closures for resurfacing in Hoover

ALDOT is set to temporarily close a series of entrance and exit ramps for resurfacing along I-459 in Hoover.

Crews are set to temporarily close I-459 entrance and exit ramps over the next month as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues its ongoing resurfacing project in Hoover.

The 3.2-mile job stretches from south of SR-150 (Exit 10) to north of US-31 (Exit 13).

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