Brantley Kirk, Author at ALDOT News Hub

Oct 31

Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound

A yellow construction excavator is digging into the road surface while workers and equipment are visible on the side of the highway. Traffic cones and barriers are in place to protect the workers.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 South beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect: Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 South at Line Creek. This lane closure is approximately 3 miles south of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound”

Oct 17

Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85

Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 North beginning at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect:

Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 North at Line Creek. This lane is 2.5 miles north of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85”

Oct 11

Pike Road roundabout construction begins

Map showing the location of the two roundabouts being installed in Pike Road. The first at SR-126 and US-80 and the other at US-80 and Marler Road.

Starting this Monday, October 14, construction will begin to install two new roundabouts in Pike Road. These roundabouts will be installed at the intersections of SR-126 and US-80 and Marler Road and US-80.

This project is a joint effort between the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Town of Pike Road.

Mayor Gordon Stone…

Oct 09

UPDATE: Blue Gurth bridge replacement on SR-14

The Alabama Department of Transportation is close to completing a bridge replacement project in Dallas County on SR-14.

The bridge over Blue Gurth Swamp is in the final stages of replacement with all bridge decks completed.

ALDOT plans to reopen the bridges in early November, weather permitting, after bridge rails and guardrails are constructed and…

Oct 08

ALDOT resurfacing SR-147 in Auburn

Map showing project limits of resurfacing project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin resurfacing SR-147 in Auburn on Wednesday, October 9, weather permitting.

The project includes resurfacing from the Interstate 85 interchange to the intersection of North College Street in Auburn.

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

Sep 17

Daytime lane closure on I-85 South in Macon County planned for Thursday

On Thursday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 South in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Sep 06

Daytime lane closure on I-85 North in Macon County planned for Sunday

On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Aug 30

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Abbeville begins Tuesday

Limits of resurfacing project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a project on SR-27 from US-431 to SR-10 in Abbeville on Tuesday, weather permitting.

The project will include shoulder widening, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.

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

Aug 27

Resurfacing of SR-185 in Greenville starting today

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has started a resurfacing project on SR-185 in Greenville beginning at US-31 and continuing to the end of the bridge over the CSX railroad today. The project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.

Motorists should be aware of temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project,…

Aug 06

Update: New traffic signal at US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County

Project overview map of the intersection where US-82 intersects with US-231. The map shows where they will be installing a new continuous "Green T" traffic signal

The new continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County is now in operation.

Crews will be performing additional work items so motorists should continue to plan for delays and remain mindful of people and equipment in the area.

For more information on the project see: Traffic…