After decades of planning, the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is moving forward with strong support from federal, state and local partners. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization announced today a revised project approach that positions construction to begin before the...
Read More "Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project advances toward construction"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing project on SR-79 in Tarrant.
The 2.5-mile job stretches from the Five Mile Creek Bridge in Tarrant, north to Winewood Road near Center Point.
The work is set to begin on Sunday, July 26. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to…
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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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