UPDATE: Jan. 10, 9:34 a.m.
The Southeast Region (Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Henry, Houston, Geneva, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell counties) currently has no issues.
Jan. 9 – Pre-treatment
Crews pretreated major routes in the River Region up to Chambers County.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is informing the public of a scheduled road closure on SR-225 in Baldwin County due to railroad work planned by CSX. The closure will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, and is expected to start around 7 a.m.
Key information regarding the closure includes:
Closure Date: Jan. 13th, 2025 Time…Read More “ALDOT announces temporary road closure on SR-225”
In preparation for Winter Storm Cora, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ramping up its preparation efforts in advance of the approaching cold airmass. ALDOT crews began pretreatment on select routes in some areas of the state today and pretreatments will continue and expand across much of the state Wednesday and Thursday.
Roadway pretreatments…
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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….
Read More “New Year, same issues: Safe driving tips for 2025”
With forecasts predicting a potential wave of cold weather and the possibility of winter precipitation across Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing to keep state roadways safe for motorists.
ALDOT is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources to track the development and movement of…
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On Monday, Jan. 6, the contractor will close access to McNeil Street from US-231 for approximately one week.
The access management project began in November 2024.
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) bridge widening project on Interstate 85 South over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) begins Monday, Jan. 6.
The project will widen the bridge over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) on I-85 South to accommodate the extension of the deceleration lane off the interstate onto…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to repair 15 bridge decks and install new guardrail at various locations on I-20/59 westbound from near milepost 64 to near Exit 71 in Tuscaloosa.
Lane closures are expected to begin Monday, Jan. 6 and will continue until summer 2025, weather permitting. The contractor must keep at least…
Read More “ALDOT to repair bridge decks, install guardrail on interstate”
As we prepare to ring in 2025, now is the time to put together a game plan to get home safely from New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Drunk driving poses a heightened risk during the holiday season, with New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day ranking among the deadliest days on U.S. roads.
In 2023 in…
During the Fiscal year 2024, North Alabama saw significant strides in transportation infrastructure. The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) North Region spearheaded numerous projects, from major interstate improvements to vital local road upgrades.
Interstate Advancements I-65 The rehabilitation of the Tennessee River bridges in Morgan and Limestone counties progressed significantly, exceeding initial expectations. Planning commenced…Read More “North Region sees significant advancements”
