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Sep 29, 2026

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

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….

Sep 29, 2026

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

Lamar County public involvement map for SR-17

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…

Sep 28, 2026

ALDOT to resurface section of US-43 in Marion County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will resurface a section of US-43 from SR-171 to east of County Road 4 in Gu-Win, Marion County to improve mobility and safety.

The 4.7-mile project began Monday, Sept. 28, and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.

Drivers should expect possible delays and are encouraged to use…

Sep 25, 2026

Reconstructed I-59 northbound north of Hammondville opens

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…

Sep 24, 2026

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

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…

Sep 22, 2026

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

The eastbound Wallace Tunnel will be closed overnight Sept. 23, Sept. 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…

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).

ALDOT kicked off a 3.2-mile resurfacing project on I-459 in…Read More “Upcoming I-459 ramp closures for resurfacing in Hoover”

Sep 18, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime Roadwork on US-31 in Brewton

APAC-Alabama, Inc. will begin planning, resurfacing and traffic signal upgrades on US-31 from Evergreen Avenue to Underwood Avenue in Brewton.

Sunday, Sept. 20 – Thursday, Sept. 24
7 p.m. – 6 a.m. each night

• Expect one-lane closures with flagging operations when workers are present.
• No work or lane closures are planned Friday or Saturday.
• Drivers should use…

Sep 18, 2026

Financing Complete for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project; full construction set to begin in October

Proposed rendering of the Mobile River Bridge

Historic financial closing fully funds $3.2 billion Phase One construction program

The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority has completed the bond and federal loan financing necessary to fully fund the $3.2 billion Phase One construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, clearing one of the final major milestones before full construction…

Sep 18, 2026

Norfolk Southern to repair SR-67 railroad crossing in Decatur

A railroad crossing with gates and signals on a divided six-lane highway.

Weather permitting, Norfolk Southern will repair the railroad crossing on SR-67/Beltline Road between SR-24 and SR-20 in Decatur next week.

Norfolk Southern anticipates the repair taking about four days.

Closures and diversions

Beginning about 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, a traffic control contractor will close all three lanes of the southbound roadway. They will divert…

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