Beginning Thursday, Nov. 7, traffic signals will periodically flash at the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Boulevard (US-231) in Montgomery. This improvement project is aimed at enhancing roadway functionality and traffic movement in the area.
Work will begin around 9 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude by 2 p.m. The new turn lanes from…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announces that its traveler information platform, ALGO Traffic, won a prestigious True Grit Best Project Award at the 2024 Gulf Region ITS annual meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Specifically, ALGO Traffic is a valuable tool for drivers, providing real-time traffic updates, construction alerts, and incident information.
Meanwhile, GRITS, an organization…
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to slow down and be alert. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one pedestrian was killed every 70 minutes in traffic crashes on U.S. roads in 2022.
With Halloween approaching, ALDOT is urging drivers to…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will deploy a fresh 15-person crew to Florida on Saturday to continue the important work of clearing roadways following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday.
The crew will travel to the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, where they will join the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the Ross Clark Circle expansion project in Dothan.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, the project will introduce a revised traffic pattern, including opening both signalized intersections on the southern portion of the frontage roads.
Below are the traffic changes beginning Sunday,…
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Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 15-21.
According to NHTSA, 39% of children 14 and younger who died in 2022 in passenger vehicle accidents were unbuckled.
The safety agency wants caregivers to know that it’s never…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently hosted its annual Maintenance Management meeting, bringing together highway maintenance experts from across the state. The event focused on fostering collaboration, sharing innovative practices, and exploring cutting-edge technologies to enhance Alabama’s highway system.
Attendees delved into a wide range of topics, from the latest safety protocols to advanced…
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As the summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, they will be commuting to school on foot, by bicycle and by school bus or private vehicles. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is gearing up for a significant increase in traffic.
To help minimize traffic congestion and enhance safety, ALDOT’s…
Maintaining Alabama’s expansive road network demands a skilled team. Agronomists are essential in managing roadside vegetation. Leading this effort is Jacob Hodnett, the state’s senior agronomist with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Overseeing operations, Steven Drake directs the West Central Region, while Billy Aaron heads the Southeast for ALDOT.
Balancing Beauty and Safety
A typical…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team took flight at the Crenshaw County schools STEM Camp this summer. Their mission? To spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education by showcasing the real-world applications of UAS.
The team brought a variety of drones to showcase at the camp….
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