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Work zone crash injures three as awareness week begins

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintenance worker was one of three people injured in a work zone crash on SR-5 northwest of Jasper as National Work Zone Awareness Week began today.

The incident occurred Monday morning when ALDOT crews were performing shoulder work. The ALDOT worker was seated inside a dump truck when a...

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Apr 22

‘Go Orange’ event stresses work zone awareness at Bessemer alignment project

Dozens of contractors gathered to help encourage Alabama motorists to be aware and slow down in work zones.

Dozens of highway contractors gathered in Bessemer Wednesday to drive home national Work Zone Awareness week’s live-saving message.

They assembled on the site of the Lakeshore Parkway and Morgan Road alignment construction at SR-150.

East Central Region Engineer DeJarvis Leonard highlights work zone safety at Bessemer event.

It was part of the national ‘Go Orange…

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Apr 22

SR-225 ATRIP widening project completed in Spanish Fort

SR 225 from Oakridge Drive to General Canby Boulevard in Spanish Fort

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Spanish Fort, has completed roadway improvements on SR-225 from Oakridge Drive to General Canby Boulevard.

The project widened the roadway and added a center turn lane. It also included drainage and grading improvements designed to improve safety and traffic flow for motorists traveling…

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Apr 22

ALDOT to perform I-65 evacuation exercise April 22

On Wednesday, 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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Apr 21

New Lakeshore Parkway alignment with Morgan Road taking shape in Bessemer

Work to tie Lakeshore Parkway with Morgan Road at SR-150 should be complete by the end of 2027.

Work to transform a major west Jefferson County intersection is experiencing significant progress.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to tie Morgan Road directly in with Lakeshore Parkway. The project is a partnership with the City of Bessemer and Jefferson County.

The future connection at SR-150 grows more visible by the day since…

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Apr 21

ALDOT announces National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, 2026

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 20-24, by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Safe Actions Save…

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Apr 20

ALDOT Southwest Region and it’s partners launch 2026 Work Zone Awareness Week in Mobile

ALDOT employees and area contractor attend Work Zone Awareness Week press conference.

Leaders from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Associated General Contractors of America, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Road Builders Association gathered to kick off the 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week on Monday with a press conference in Mobile, emphasizing the critical role drivers play in keeping road crews safe.

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Apr 14

ALDOT reminds drivers to stay alert while driving in work zones

Representatives from ALDOT, ALEA, the Alabama Legislature and other industry partners held a press conference at the Alabama State Capitol today, April 14, to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely in work zones.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 20-24, by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Safe Actions Save…

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