Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website.
The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024....
Read More "Crash fatalities decline in Alabama in 2024"Overnight lane closures on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges originally planned for Sunday, July 20, have been rescheduled to Thursday, July 24.
Bridge rail and guardrail work will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and conclude about 5 a.m. Friday, July 25.
Motorists are advised to expect single-lane closures. The subcontractors will work on the northbound…
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The US-31 and McQueen Smith Road intersection in Prattville will have a change in traffic pattern beginning Monday, July 21.
McQueen Smith Road will temporarily be a right in and right out at the US-31 intersection. This traffic pattern should be in place for approximately one week.
This change will be in place for crews…
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Governor Kay Ivey today announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created…
Read More “Governor Ivey Announces More Than $3.7 Million in Rebuild Alabama Funding”
ALDOT advises motorists to expect lane closures on I-65 on two upcoming nights for rehabilitation of the Tennessee River Bridges.
Weather permitting, subcontractors will implement single-lane closures for work on bridge rails and guardrail from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, to 5 a.m. Friday, July 18, and again from 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, to…
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This is the fourth in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
On any given day in ALDOT’s Jasper District, the plan can change before breakfast. With more than 500 lane miles to maintain and a wave of growth continuing to reshape the Walker…
Read More “ALDOT’s Jasper District adapts to constant change”
As the City of Jackson’s ATRIP-II project nears completion, a new traffic pattern is now in place:
A temporary 3-way stop has been implemented on State Route 69 at the SR-69 north ramp. This configuration is expected to remain in effect for approximately three months while crews complete widening work on nearby ramps. The work…Read More “Temporary 3-Way stop now in effect on SR-69 in Jackson”
ALDOT plans to close part of I-65 northbound Tuesday night for a bridge repair near Lacon in Morgan County.
Starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, northbound I-65 traffic will detour to US-31 at Exit 318. Message boards will direct motorists.
During the closure, crews will repair a hole in the deck of the northbound…
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Beginning at midnight on Sunday, July 21, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the entrance and exit southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road, exit 141, as part of the ongoing construction project on I-59 from the I-459 interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville.
During this stage of construction, motorists will…
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Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the right lane of US-280 westbound and eastbound in Jefferson County for widening between Shades Creek Parkway and the I-459 interchange.
All travel lanes are expected to re-open at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, July 14..
These same lane…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-29 in Macon County begins Monday, July 14, weather permitting.
The project will take place on US-29 from SR-186 to the Lee County Line.
This project includes resurfacing and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges…
Read More “US-29 resurfacing project in Macon County begins Monday”
