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Jul 24, 2026

Still working: ALDOT district administrator turns 80

ALDOT Dutton District Administrator Curtis Lowe turns 80 this weekend.

Lowe joined ALDOT straight out of high school on May 26, 1964, two months before his 18th birthday.

“I graduated one night, and I went to work in the morning,” said Lowe, who started as an engineering assistant on the construction of I-59 in Attalla.

Jul 24, 2026

I-65 south bridge repair in Montgomery closes lanes

An ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) traffic advisory infographic regarding bridge deck repair work in Montgomery County. The graphic states that repairs on the I-65 southbound bridge over Catoma Creek will take place on July 28, with the two inside lanes closing at 9 a.m. A map below the text highlights the specific repair location on I-65 just north of Exit 167 (Selma Highway).

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the two inside lanes on I-65 south at exit 167 over Catoma Creek on Tuesday, July 28, weather permitting.

The lane closure will begin at approximately 9 a.m. to make necessary bridge repairs. Crews will reopen all lanes once repairs are completed.

ALDOT urges drivers to…

Jul 23, 2026

Resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise begins Monday

ALDOT map showing a resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise, extending from SR-167 to the Dale County line in Coffee County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-84 from SR-167 to the Dale County line.

The project includes resurfacing, placing a high-density mineral bond and traffic striping.

A high-density mineral bond is a pavement preservation treatment used to…

Jul 23, 2026

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise begins Monday

ALDOT map showing a resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise, extending from SR-192 to US-84 inside Boll Weevil Circle in Coffee County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-27 inside the Boll Weevil Circle.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and remain cautious around people and equipment…

Jul 23, 2026

Resurfacing project on US-331 in Highland Home begins Monday

ALDOT map showing a resurfacing project on US-331 in Highland Home, extending from Ronalds Road to the Montgomery County line in Crenshaw County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-331 in Highland Home begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-331 from Ronalds Road to the Montgomery County line.

The project includes resurfacing and traffic striping and placing a high-density mineral bond on the paved shoulder.

A high-density mineral…

Jul 23, 2026

Bridge rehabilitation on US-231 in Newton begins Monday

Map showing the location of bridge deck rehabilitation on US-231 over the Choctawhatchee River in Newton, Dale County.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project to rehabilitate the bridge deck over the Choctawhatchee River on US-231 in Newton begins Monday, July 27, weather permitting.

The contractor will utilize hydroblasting, a method known for its efficiency, safety, and precision, to restore the bridge’s roadway.

The bridge will remain open during the rehabilitation, and traffic…

Jul 23, 2026

ALDOT to advance Tennessee River Bridge project with consultant procurement

ALDOT will seek proposals from engineering firms to conduct a corridor study for an anticipated new Tennessee River bridge serving Decatur.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a corridor study for an anticipated new Tennessee River bridge to serve Decatur.

ALDOT expects to issue a public notice in August requesting proposals from engineering firms to perform the corridor study. The department expects to complete the consultant selection process and begin the study before…

Jul 22, 2026

Update: US-280 and US-80 intersection project in Phenix City

A conceptual map of the work being done at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City.

ALDOT crews began modifying the traffic signal at US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City Tuesday evening, July 21.

Modifications to the signal are expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday, July 23.

Once modifications are complete, the dual left turn lanes from US-280 south onto US-80 will be open. The right turn from…

Jul 22, 2026

ALDOT hosts online public involvement for SR-124 in Walker County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed project on SR-124 in Walker County to replace the bridges over Downey Branch, the West Fork of Lost Creek and Hurricane Creek.

Residents can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Aug. 25. Construction is expected to…

Jul 21, 2026

ALDOT announces new traffic pattern on Gordo Bypass

Map of the project scope for the Gordo Bypass in Pickens County, Ala.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement a new traffic pattern for the Gordo Bypass project on US-82 in Pickens County on Tuesday, July 28, weather permitting.

As part of the change, drivers on US-82 will shift onto the new westbound lanes while the eastbound lanes remain under construction from the Pickens-Tuscaloosa county line…

Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project advances toward construction

Still working: ALDOT district administrator turns 80

I-65 south bridge repair in Montgomery closes lanes

Resurfacing project on US-84 in Enterprise begins Monday

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Enterprise begins Monday

Resurfacing project on US-331 in Highland Home begins Monday

Bridge rehabilitation on US-231 in Newton begins Monday

ALDOT to advance Tennessee River Bridge project with consultant procurement

Update: US-280 and US-80 intersection project in Phenix City

ALDOT hosts online public involvement for SR-124 in Walker County

ALDOT announces new traffic pattern on Gordo Bypass

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