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I-65 widening in Calera project update

Significant progress is underway on the I-65 widening project in Calera as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, safety, and capacity along this heavily traveled corridor.

Contractors are grading the median of I-65, a critical phase of work that sets the foundation for additional lanes. Crews will construct...

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Mar 28

Bids opened for I-65 resurfacing in Morgan County

I-65 in Morgan County is set to be resurfaced, starting this summer. ALDOT opened bids for the project today.

ALDOT opened bids today for a project to resurface 23.4 miles of I-65, including the entirety of the interstate through Morgan County.

Of three bidders, contractor Rogers Group submitted the apparent low bid of $16,120,000. ALDOT anticipated bids between $14.7 and $17.9 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract. ALDOT anticipates work…

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Mar 27

Fleming works to keep roadways safe behind the scenes

Liz Fleming’s welcoming spirit and inspiring personality make the West Central Region Traffic Management Center a productive and enjoyable place to work.

Fleming began her journey with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) five years ago as a TMC Operator through a contactor. Now, she serves as the Automatic Transportation Systems Operation Supervisor where she…

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Mar 25

Resurfacing project on US-231 in Dale County starts Wednesday

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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Mar 25

Saving lives on Lowndes County roads

Seeing their friend strapped to a gurney in a re-enactment of an emergency room scene was a little shocking. But Lowndes County teens quickly got the point that unsafe driving could lead to serious injuries or death.

The Lowndes County Juvenile Courts and the Lowndes County Blackbelt Coalition organized an event that included the re-enactment…

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Mar 21

Westbound I-565 interchange with Town Madison Boulevard opens

The I-565 interchange with Town Madison Boulevard includes two bridges to carry westbound I-565 traffic over the interstate to and from the development to the south.

The westbound I-565 interchange with Town Madison Boulevard in Madison opened to traffic today.

The interchange at Exit 10 provides access directly from I-565 to the Town Madison development just south of the interstate. The development includes Toyota Field, home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball team. Two years of construction culminated in the…

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