UPDATE: Jan. 10, 2:45 p.m.
ALDOT crews are actively treating I-20 from the Georgia line to the Logan Martin Bridge
Jefferson County – Roadway issues with ice and snow persist in many areas.
St. Clair County – Reports of icy road conditions and stranded motorists. All lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound and westbound in St. Clair County are being…
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the ramp to I-20 eastbound from I-59 southbound along with the outside lane of the ramp from I-59 northbound to I-20 eastbound to perform a permanent lane shift, including removal and replacement of traffic stripe, markings,…
Read More “Planned closures and permanent lane shift at I-59/I-20 interchange in Jefferson County”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in collaboration with the City of Anniston, would like to make citizens aware of an ongoing, significant road work project on SR-21. This project, aimed at enhancing safety, access management, and resurfacing, will ultimately span from milepost 258 to milepost 265 in Calhoun County.
Starting immediately, ALDOT will…
Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have the inside lane northbound and outside lane southbound of I-65 at milepost 241 closed. Starting at 11 p.m. there will be a rolling roadblock shutting down all southbound lanes on I-65 for 15 minutes at a time until…
Read More “Planned lane closures on I-65 SB and NB in Shelby County”
Two new roundabouts are coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion.
The project is happening right in the middle of Birmingham and Mountain Brook city limits at the intersection of the US-280 off ramp, Cahaba Road, Chester Road, and Lane Park Road near the Birmingham Zoo.
Because it straddles the two cities,…
Read More “A new project in Mountain Brook Village will create two new roundabouts for drivers”
Engineers and other representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be meeting with property owners along the route of the Northern Beltline connecting US-31 to SR-79.
The representatives will survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s standard process for progressing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a significant infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing and expanding a critical segment of I-59 in Jefferson County from the I-459 interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville, Alabama. This extensive project begins west of I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and ends north of CR-10, with…
Read More “Major upgrades mean safer, more efficient travel on I-59 in Trussville”
Drivers will soon see improved safety and and traffic flow from a new interchange reconstruction project at the I-85 and US-29 interchange in Valley, Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation project is located approximately a half mile south of the Alabama-Georgia state line, and is expected to open to normal traffic flow on May 20,…
Read More “Improvements coming to US-29 interchange in Valley”
Located on the western edge of Jefferson County, the McCalla area has seen rapid growth and development in recent years. With a unique combination of residential and industrial growth, establishing connectivity and upgrading old and functionally obsolete infrastructure is critical to sustaining future growth in the area.
Traffic is expected to increase significantly as the…
Read More “I-59/20 intersection improvements coming to exit 104 and McAshan Drive”
Twice a year, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, brings its famous auto races to Talladega, and the Alabama Department of Transportation is there to help.
The Talladega Superspeedway is located between several major, state-maintained routes, including I-20, US-78, SR-21, and SR-77. Prior to each race, the Alabama Department…
Read More “Shifting gears for speed: ALDOT’s role in a smooth Talladega race weekend”
