As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) efforts to plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, ALDOT will start gathering traffic data on the I-10 Bayway. This data will help guide planning and improve both safety and traffic flow in the area.
Motorists traveling on the Bayway may notice new antennas, cameras, and other data gathering devices mounted on overhead sign structures. These devices will be in both eastbound and westbound lanes. These devices are essential to ALDOT’s mission to understand traffic patterns and enhance long-term planning.
Focus areas of traffic data gathering
- Traffic Volume Assessment
ALDOT will collect data on current traffic volumes to project daily, weekly, and seasonal patterns. This will help guide the future Mobile River Bridge design. - Vehicle Origin and Destination
By analyzing data on local and out-of-state drivers, ALDOT will better understand travel needs and adjust plans for both local and regional users.
How it works
- Sensors
Overhead antennas and cameras installed on the I-10 Bayway will monitor vehicle counts, types, and origin states, without affecting traffic flow. - Uninterrupted Traffic Flow
The data gathering devices are designed to be non-intrusive, so lane configurations and traffic flow on the Bayway will not be affected. - Data Privacy and Security
ALDOT assures the public that all data collected will be anonymous, with no personal driver information recorded or stored. Data collection is solely to study traffic volumes and patterns to guide project planning.
Next Steps
ALDOT is committed to a smooth and secure data gathering process that will help shape the future of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway. This information will be instrumental in planning for safer, more efficient travel in the Mobile area.
For more information on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, visit ALDOTNews or https://mobileriverbridge.com/
