Tiffany Garner, Author at ALDOT News Hub

Sep 14, 2026

ALDOT begins access management and resurfacing project on US-31 in Homewood

ALDOT is making access management improvements and resurfacing US-31 in Homewood.

ALDOT begins Access Management and Resurfacing in Homewood

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing and access management project on US-31 in Homewood.

The 2.4-mile job stretches from US-31 at Shades Crest Road in Vestavia Hills north to Ventura Avenue in Homewood.

The work is set to begin on Sunday, September 13. Motorists should expect single lane closures nightly from…

Aug 24, 2026

Resurfacing and traffic improvements on SR-46 in Cleburne County making progress

Resurfacing and traffic improvements to SR-46 from CR-620 to the Georgia State line

Work continues to upgrade driving conditions on SR-46 in Cleburne County. The ten-mile project stretches from CR-620 to the Georgia state line.

The new configuration includes lane reductions, dedicated turn lanes, guardrail and resurfacing.

Through Ranburne, the former four-lane configuration has been converted into two wider travel lanes with a center turn lane.

Aug 13, 2026

Resurfacing, access management improvements underway on US-280 in Alexander City

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is carrying out resurfacing and access management upgrades on US-280 in Alexander City.

The project stretches from the intersection of SR-63 to the Dadeville Road junction.

In addition to resurfacing three miles of roadway, this construction also includes guardrail installation, access management, traffic striping and more.

Progress is already…

Aug 10, 2026

US-431 resurfacing and road diet project underway

ALDOT is resurfacing US-431 in Chambers County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has begun resurfacing work on US-431 through Lafeyette.
The project stretches from just south of SR-50 to half a mile before CR-93.

Jul 24, 2026

ALDOT begins SR-79 resurfacing in Tarrant

ALDOT is resurfacing SR-79 from Five Mile Creek Bridge to Winewood Road

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing project on SR-79 in Tarrant.

The 2.5-mile job stretches from the Five Mile Creek Bridge in Tarrant, north to Winewood Road near Center Point.

The work is set to begin on Sunday, July 26. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to…

Jul 01, 2026

ALDOT opens new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch

ALDOT opened the new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch to traffic on June 30, 2026.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new Shephard Branch bridge on SR-119.

In August of 2025, work began to replace the 91-year-old bridge. The bridge has now more than doubled in size from 65 feet to 140 feet, creating a safer, more comfortable commute for motorists.

Some of the first vehicles traveling…Read More “ALDOT opens new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch”

Jun 26, 2026

I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road are now open

ALDOT reopens I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews have reopened the I-59 northbound Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) ramps in Trussville.

Following their May 18 closure, contractor Wiregrass Construction has worked hard to reopen the ramps ahead of the 40-day deadline.

Traffic was flowing on the reopened I-59 northbound exit ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road Friday, June…Read More “I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road are now open”