The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make significant strides on the Linden Bypass, the first phase of the West Alabama Highway initiative introduced by Governor Kay Ivey in 2021.
This transformative project enhances safety, boosts regional connectivity and drives economic opportunities in rural Alabama.
Designed to alleviate congestion in downtown Linden, the…
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ready. Our team works closely with emergency agencies to help keep you safe and informed before, during and after a storm — especially in coastal areas like Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Here’s how ALDOT prepares and what you…
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Construction is now in full swing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park.
Drivers passing through may have noticed barges, cranes and other heavy equipment moving across the water each day.
Traffic on the US-90 Causeway westbound approaching the Tensaw River Bridge construction.
The Alabama Department of Transportation…
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With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.
Here’s the Lowdown:
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The traffic signal at SR-59 and Baldwin CR-12 will be temporarily turned off Wednesday, May 21, as ALDOT crews install a temporary signal and complete infrastructure upgrades.
The signal will be shut down at 9 a.m. and is expected to be back online by 4 p.m. Foley Police will direct traffic during the outage to…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.
Key Repairs
The…
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Crews will begin striping and moving a concrete barrier wall to shift traffic on SR-180 to a portion of newly constructed SR-180 (Canal Road) on Monday, May 5. Traffic will now utilize a portion of the newly constructed roundabout as part of this new traffic pattern.
This traffic shift will take one day to complete….
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In a week dedicated to safety, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Southwest Region brought the heat—and the heavy machinery.
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, ALDOT hosted its annual Mobile Area Equipment Operators ROADeo state qualifier in Bay Minette. The event wasn’t just about horsepower and hydraulics—it was a celebration of skill, teamwork and…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) kicked off the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign Monday with a press conference in Mobile.
Leaders from ALDOT, AGC, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Alabama Road Builders Association (ARBA) came together to promote driver safety in…
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He’s bold. He’s bright. He’s 100% cones, barrels and barriers. And he’s really hard to miss.
That’s right, W.Z. Flagger — the towering 30-foot-tall mascot of ALDOT’s Southwest Region — is back to spread an important message during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21–25). If you’re traveling through the Alabama Welcome Center on I-10…
