Motorists will not be stalled by road construction this Fourth of July holiday.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is to help reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with more people traveling during the holiday.
“During the 2024 Fourth of July holiday, 11 people died in crashes in the state of Alabama,” said Dalton Middleton, Drive Safe Alabama coordinator. “That number of deaths was the second highest holiday the entire year, only behind the Thanksgiving holiday. By suspending temporary lane closures, our goal is to keep traffic moving and get everyone to their destinations.”
ALDOT Holiday Travel Tips:
Avoid Distractions: Drivers should keep their eyes and minds on the road and avoid cell phone use while driving.
Observe Speed Limits: Speeding is the number one contributor to fatal crashes in Alabama. It reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes.
Buckle Up: Seat belts save lives and reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash. Ensure that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt properly.
Plan Travel Route with ALGO Traffic
ALDOT encourages all drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and stay alert on the roads if traveling for the Fourth of July weekend and throughout the summer travel season. Motorists planning their holiday travel route can find Alabama traffic and road condition information, including traffic camera feeds at ALGOtraffic.com or by downloading the ALGO Traffic app.
