The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.
The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.”
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Read More "ALDOT announces National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21-25, 2025"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing its new “Zero to 60” campaign and reminding drivers about the importance of work zone safety. This episode highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in work zones, where conditions can change rapidly.
Key safety tips from ALDOT for navigating work zones:
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) kicked off the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign Monday with a press conference in Mobile.
Leaders from ALDOT, AGC, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Alabama Road Builders Association (ARBA) came together to promote driver safety in…
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On Tuesday, April 22, representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and local agencies will conduct a hurricane preparation lane-reversal simulation on I-65 from Mobile to Montgomery.
There should be no traffic impacts, but motorists may see activity from these agencies along the I-65 corridor. When personnel are present along…
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ALDOT began a resurfacing project on I-85 in Montgomery early April.
The project includes resurfacing, guardrail installation, and traffic stripe on I-85 from Hall Street to Ann Street.
Crews will limit lane closures to Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly for possible delays and be…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of SR-5 in Walker County from the Jefferson County line to west of Rocky Ridge Road near Sumiton.
The four-mile project is expected to begin Tuesday, April 22 and will continue until fall 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in…
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ALDOT will close part of SR-211/Noccalula Road in Gadsden for tree cutting Wednesday, April 23.
The department anticipates work beginning about 9 a.m. and concluding before noon. Crews will remove a few dead trees from the state right-of-way.
Barricades will be positioned at the I-59 (Exit 188) interchange on the north end of the closure…
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) West Central Region celebrated its third annual Spring Clean, as crews across the region worked together to clean Alabama’s roadways.
All eight districts, and personnel working within them, participated by collecting litter along various state highways on April 17. The initiative supports ALDOT’s broader commitment to raising awareness about…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Tuscaloosa Area on April 16, bringing together skilled heavy equipment operators for a day of competition and professional development.
The ROADeo encourages safety and precision while helping operators sharpen their skills across a variety of equipment challenges. Competitors tested their abilities on…
ALDOT announces a temporary closure of the US-29 overpass at I-85 (Exit 64) in Opelika, beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.
The closure allows the contractor to perform necessary maintenance on the bridge deck. The bridge rehabilitation will utilize hydrodemolition, a method known for its…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County begins Monday, April 21, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-87 from Pea Creek to the Pike County Line.
This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, bridge maintenance and traffic stripe.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…
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