The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to spend more each year on litter cleanup along the state’s roadways.
ALDOT’s mission is to maintain and improve roads, not trash collection. However, the increasing amount of litter can be a road safety issue, so ALDOT employees spend a significant amount of time picking up litter….
Read More “ALDOT spends nearly $10 million on litter cleanup in 2024”
Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.
…Read More “High-Friction Surface Treatment Makes Wallace Tunnel Safer”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores. This $52 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion in addition to improve safety in the area. A $30 million connector project to SR-161 is also underway.
Additionally, ALDOT will begin work to widen a…
Read More “ALDOT Update: Intracoastal Waterway Bridge and Connector construction progress”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has completed repairs on SR-41 between Hybart and Franklin following a landslide. The road will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
Completed guard rail on SR-41 in Monroe County Crews will complete striping on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The detour, in place since Sept. 9, 2024, will…Read More “SR-41 landslide repair in Monroe County completed”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is highlighting its regional engineers during National Engineers Week, which is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.
For more than three decades, Matthew Ericksen has played a key role in shaping Alabama’s infrastructure as part of the Alabama…
Mardi Gras 2025 is rolling into Mobile, and with it comes the usual mix of beads, moon pies, and—let’s be honest—traffic jams. The season kicks off Feb. 14 with the Conde Cavaliers, bringing thousands of revelers downtown for the first of many parades.
But don’t worry, Mobile’s traffic engineers aren’t just sitting back and catching…
Read More “ALDOT, Mobile engineers team up to tame Mardi Gras traffic 2025”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is committed to building roads—and futures! ALDOT proudly supports Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, inspiring young women to explore careers in engineering and STEM.
Event Details When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Where: Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile Who: 75–100 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties…Read More “ALDOT supports future engineers at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
Read More “ALDOT completes traffic signal overhaul for smoother, safer travel”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2:45 p.m.
Winter Storm Update
ALDOT crews continue to address isolated icy spots following Tuesday’s historic winter storm, but warmer temperatures have significantly melted most snow and ice on state and interstate roadways.
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Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight for nearly 8 hours, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s….Read More “Southwest Region winter weather updates”
