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Jan 23

Rain before ice creates challenges for roadway pretreatment

ALDOT pretreats US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County in anticipation of winter weather hitting northwest Alabama.

As the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues preparations for a potential winter weather event this weekend, one of the biggest challenges crews face is treating roadways when rain falls ahead of freezing temperatures.

Why rain before ice complicates roadway pretreatment

Pretreating roadways with brine or other anti-icing materials can be one of the most…

Jan 22

ALDOT to hold a public involvement meeting in Alexander City

Public involvement meeting in Alexander City about intersection upgrades at US-280 and SR-22.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential intersection improvement project at US-280 and SR-22 (Lee Street) in Alexander City.

The proposed project would address the deterioration of the roadway at the intersection.

The work would involve rebuilding the junction with new concrete after removing damaged…

Jan 21

Governor Ivey announces ATRIP-II awards for 2026

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on Wednesday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. This announcement comes the week after Governor Ivey touted in her state of the state address the tremendous progress being…

Jan 21

ALDOT preparing for upcoming winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.

While forecasts are constantly…

Jan 20

Temporary lane closures on I-65 south at Catoma Creek Wednesday

Map showing location of lane closure on I-65 South over Catoma Creek.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin bridge repairs on Interstate 65 southbound over Catoma Creek just before exit 167, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

While the two primary travel lanes will be closed, motorists will not need to detour off the interstate. Traffic will be diverted into the two right-hand…

Jan 16

ALDOT monitoring forecasts ahead of potential winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other sources to track a weather disturbance that has the potential to bring winter weather to parts of Alabama over the weekend.

ALDOT is preparing for cold temperatures as well as the possibility of frozen precipitation in some…

Jan 15

New resurfacing project on SR-106 in Crenshaw County begins Monday

Map showing the project limits of the resurfacing project on SR-106 in Crenshaw County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-106 in Crenshaw County starts Monday, Jan. 19, weather permitting.

The project will stretch for about 7.7 miles, from Patsaliga Creek Bridge to US-29 in Brantley. This project begins where the previous SR-106 resurfacing project ended.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the…

Jan 12

Auburn District overcomes multiple winter storms and warehouse fire in 2025

District 43 Administrator Jamie Davis and her staff

District 43 Administrator Jamie Davis and her team overcame their share of adversity in 2025.

In addition to flooding, a tornado, plus their gas warehouse catching fire, the group worked through two winter weather events.

“None of us had ever really worked a snow and ice storm. We had 2 within, like, 2 weeks,” Davis…

Jan 09

Update: I-65 south exit 168 off ramp closing Monday

Map showing the detour for I-65 south at exit 168.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 12, the I-65 south exit 168 (South Boulevard) off ramp will be closed.

The closure will be in place to complete the concrete installation on the off ramp in a safer manner.

The following signed detour will be in place until work is complete:

Exit I-65 south at exit 167 (US-80) Turn…Read More “Update: I-65 south exit 168 off ramp closing Monday”

Jan 08

ALDOT announces drainage project in Shiloh community

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced today it is moving forward with a project to make drainage improvements along U.S. Highway 84 in the Shiloh community in Coffee County.

The project is part of a joint effort by ALDOT and the Federal Highway Administration to address drainage concerns raised by residents and meet commitments…

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