Dalton Middleton, Author at ALDOT News Hub

Feb 11, 2025

ALDOT and Lutzie 43 bring safe driving summit to students

Mike Lutzenkirchen speaks to students at the first ALDOT and Lutzie 43 safe driving summit.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation kicked off a new collaboration at a Safe Driving Summit on Feb. 6 for Winston County Schools.

Almost 400 students from Addison, Lynn, Meek and Winston County High Schools took part in the event that aimed to educate young drivers about the critical…

Jan 30, 2025

Governor Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects, further Rebuilding Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.

“I am proud of the hard work we have put in throughout my Administration to Rebuild Alabama. Rebuild Alabama has helped make us stronger as we have…

Jan 29, 2025

Eyes in the sky: ALDOT uses drones to improve safety, efficiency

ALDOT's Wingtra drone used to photograph projects across the state.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance safety, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

With its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, ALDOT has gained a powerful tool to monitor construction projects and gather critical data from a bird’s-eye view.

“We are proud to utilize…

Jan 10, 2025

Latest updates on Winter Storm Cora

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is providing regular, regional updates regarding roads affected by Winter Storm Cora.

Jan 06, 2025

New Year, same issues: Safe driving tips for 2025

As the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) moves into 2025, helping drivers stay safe on the road continues to be a focus. In 2023, there were 143,487 crashes in Alabama.

There was one crash reported every 3 minutes and 39 seconds. ALDOT is asking motorists to make safe driving one of their New Year resolutions….

Dec 04, 2024

Drive Safe Alabama participates in Super 7 Championship

Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 football championship promotion.

Drive Safe Alabama is a lead broadcast sponsor of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 State Football Championship this week in Birmingham.

The AHSAA Super 7 begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Protective Stadium with nine games spread across three days.

Through the AHSAA partnership with Drive Safe Alabama, thousands of fans statewide…

Nov 20, 2024

TIMs classes help keep first responders safe

A graphic reading TIMs Training: Traffic Incident Management

First responders constantly put their lives on the line, but the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is trying to make incidents safer for the men and women with boots on the ground.

In conjunction with Crash Responder Safety Week, ALDOT is hosting Traffic Incident Management (TIMs) classes across the state, teaching responders how to correctly…

Nov 18, 2024

ALDOT adds LaneBlade to ASAP truck

One of ASAP's Ford F-350s is suited with a J-Tech LaneBlade to help remove debris from the roadway.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is looking to clear roadways and debris faster with its new J-Tech LaneBlade.

ALDOT’s Alabama Service Assistance Patrol Program (ASAP) has recently taken strides to achieve that goal by adding a J-Tech LaneBlade to the front of one of its Ford F-350s.

The LaneBlade is a retractable device that…

Nov 06, 2024

A day in the life of an ALDOT district office

District 74 members in Ozark put together a road sign.

Making a left turn across traffic would be much more dangerous if the grass in the median was so high you couldn’t see over it.

But those are details drivers don’t often have to think about. Alabama Department of Transportation employees working from the department’s district offices are taking care of mowing grass and…

Nov 01, 2024

Governor Ivey wraps up Rebuild Alabama Road Tour

Governor Kay Ivey waves at the crowd during a Rebuild Alabama Act Tour visit at the Ariton Baptist Church.

Governor Kay Ivey has wrapped up her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour.

Governor Ivey recently visited three areas – Chilton County, Ariton and Rainsville – in conjunction with announcing the awards from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act.

The Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by the legislature…