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ALDOT announces a temporary closure of the US-29 overpass at I-85 (Exit 64) in Opelika, beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.

The closure allows the contractor to perform necessary maintenance on the bridge deck. The bridge rehabilitation will utilize hydrodemolition, a method known for its…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County begins Monday, April 21, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-87 from Pea Creek to the Pike County Line.

This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, bridge maintenance and traffic stripe.  

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-165 in Russell County begins Tuesday, April 15, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-165 from SR-208 to New Hope Church Road.

This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.  

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT…

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Justin Palmer and Cade Mobley show Banks Elementary fourth graders a wooden model of a bridge.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently brought the exciting world of engineering to Banks Elementary School.

ALDOT employees Justin Palmer, Cade Mobley and Daryl Calhoun engaged students in a hands-on lesson about bridges and the importance of strong structures. This visit showed the real-world impact of their work.

This was a part of ALDOT’s…

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A TMC operator assesses traffic conditions of the state's highways using camera and radio communications .

In a dimly lit room lined with monitors streaming live footage from nearly 190 cameras, the operators at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Traffic Management Centers (TMC) work tirelessly to keep the state’s roads safe and traffic flowing.

The centers, operating 24/7, are hubs for real-time coordination between motorists, law enforcement and engineers –…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a resurfacing project in Dale County on Wednesday, March 26, weather permitting.

Construction will include resurfacing and guardrail installation on US-231 from the Houston County line to CR-63 northwest of Midland City.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers…

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A resurfacing project on SR-51 in Barbour County begins Tuesday, March 11, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-51 from West Street in Louisville to SR-239 in Clayton.

This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan…

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