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How ALDOT's Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports

The ALDOT Aeronautics bureau grant program does more than distribute funds, it carefully coordinates a process that helps Alabama’s airports grow and meet the needs of their local communities.

At the heart of this effort is the annual airport funding cycle. Developed with input from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport directors and engineering consultants,...

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Jul 02

SR-77 “Little Bridge” inspection set for Monday

The aging truss bridge known as the Little Bridge will undergo inspection Monday, July 7. During the inspection, ALDOT will shift northbound SR-77 traffic to one lane of the more modern southbound bridge, visible in the background.

State bridge inspectors will inspect the northbound SR-77 bridge over the Coosa River between Southside and Rainbow City on Monday, July 7.

ALDOT will close the one-lane “Little Bridge,” a truss bridge constructed in 1939, from about 8 a.m. until the routine inspection is complete. Northbound traffic will be diverted to one lane of the…

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Jul 01

Bridge repair completed; all lanes of I-65 now open

After closing the inside lane of I-65 southbound Saturday night, work proceeded around the clock to complete the repair as quickly as possible.

After working around the clock since Saturday night, contractors completed repairs to the bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 about 14 hours ahead of schedule. All lanes of I-65 are now open.

The girders of the Upper River Road bridge in Priceville were damaged April 29 when they were struck by a piece of equipment improperly…

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Jul 01

New traffic devices added on US-31 in Spanish Fort

Delineators on US 31 in Spanish Fort installed as part of safety improvements to the highway.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has added new traffic enhancements to the center turn lane along US-31 in Spanish Fort, which opened in August 2024. The improvements come in response to growing concerns about driver behaviors and improper use of the lane during peak traffic periods.

Motorists will now notice newly installed traffic delineators—vertical…

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Jun 30

ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over Fourth of July holiday

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to rise across the state.

To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates from noon Thursday, July…

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Jun 27

Daytime lane closures planned for US-72/Florence Boulevard widening

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting continues to construct additional lanes on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County. During the next month, the contractor will implement single-lane closures during daytime.

Drivers should expect daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County for the next month.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting is widening about two miles of the corridor, from Indian Springs Drive to Sky Park Drive, just west of Shoal Creek, to six lanes.

The contractor will close single lanes in either direction daily,…

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Jun 26

Traffic to detour for about a year for SR-243 bridge replacement

A project to demolish and replace the bridge on SR-243 over Little Bear Creek in franklin County will start in July.

Traffic will detour for about a year during replacement of the bridge on SR-243 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County.

The closure of SR-243 at the creek southeast of Russellville will begin Monday, July 7. ALDOT advises drivers to plan alternate routes in advance and prepare for longer travel times.

Bridge replacement

The declining condition…

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Jun 25

ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success

ALDOT's survey crew plays a crucial part in the success of ALDOT's projects.

ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success before crews set the first beam or lay pavement. These professionals play a crucial role in the success of every project, ensuring ALDOT builds projects correctly.

“We’re the starting point for many ALDOT projects,” said Matt Meredith, survey party chief and Transportation Tech Senior. “The precision of…

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