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Jun 25

ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success

A member of ALDOT’s survey crew adjusts a total station at a construction site, demonstrating how ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success through precise measurements.

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…

Jun 24

All lanes of SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road now open

Photo of SR-304 showing where workers remove drums from the center lane .

All lanes of SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road in Limestone County are now open to traffic.

The $13.3 million Rebuild Alabama project reconstructed the two-lane county road as a five-lane state highway between US-31 and I-65. ALDOT widened the overpass on SR-304 at I-65 Exit 347 in an earlier $2.8 million project. The state has invested a…

Jun 24

ALDOT launches new Zero to 60 episode on Roundabouts

Alabama’s roads are getting safer, smarter and more efficient with the growing implementation of roundabouts. In the latest episode of ALDOT’s “Zero to 60” series, viewers got an in-depth look at the benefits of roundabouts and why they’re becoming an increasingly common sight across the state.

Roundabouts are a safer alternative to traditional intersections

Aaron…

Jun 23

Crews to work on I-65 southbound before bridge repair

Alabama Department of Transportation crews will work Tuesday, June 24, on I-65 southbound at Upper River Road in Priceville in preparation for an upcoming bridge repair.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., crews will mill and pave to increase the width of the inside lane under the overpass. ALDOT advises drivers to expect a single-lane…

Jun 23

Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation

Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, Canal Road will close to all traffic as crews set large bridge girders over the roadway. The closure is part of ongoing construction on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.

Here’s what motorists need to know: Canal Road will be closed from 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, through…Read More “Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation”

Jun 23

Upcoming phase shift on I-59 in Trussville

The Alabama Department of Transportation will implement Phase II-C of the I-59 improvement project in Trussville on Monday, July 20, 2025.

As part of this shift, the southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road will be closed to allow for the next stage of construction.

Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and follow all posted detours for the safety of the traveling public…

Jun 20

Greensboro District: heart and hard work

This is the second in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.

Nestled in the Black Belt and the heart of the Bible Belt, ALDOT’s Greensboro District may not have interstates or rest areas, but it has something better: a deeply committed team that…

Jun 18

ALDOT UAS team makes an impact through STEM camp

An ALDOT UAS team member speaks to a group of students gathered around a table displaying drones during an outdoor STEM camp. The group stands under a canopy in a parking lot with trees and houses in the background.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team is continuing its role in STEM outreach through the Crenshaw County Schools STEM Camp in Luverne, AL. As part of its ongoing commitment to education and innovation, the ALDOT UAS Team makes an impact through STEM camp activities by delivering interactive experiences that connect students…

Jun 17

Resurfacing project on SR-106 in Butler and Crenshaw counties

The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-106 in Butler and Crenshaw counties starts Wednesday, June 18, weather permitting.

The project will stretch for about 12.5 miles on SR-106, from McKenzie Grade Road to after the Patsaliga Creek Bridge. It includes resurfacing, shoulder widening, guardrail maintenance and installation, and roadway traffic markings.

Motorists should…

Jun 17

New traffic pattern set for South Linden Bypass

Aerial view South Linden Bypass under construction

The Alabama Department of Transportation is opening a section of the South Linden Bypass Tuesday, June 17, to facilitate the construction of the southern tie-in of the new bypass route with US 43.

As of 3 p.m., a portion of U.S. Highway 43 south of Linden will close and traffic will shift onto the newly…

How ALDOT's Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports

ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success

All lanes of SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road now open

ALDOT launches new Zero to 60 episode on Roundabouts

Crews to work on I-65 southbound before bridge repair

Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation

Upcoming phase shift on I-59 in Trussville

Greensboro District: heart and hard work

ALDOT UAS team makes an impact through STEM camp

Resurfacing project on SR-106 in Butler and Crenshaw counties

New traffic pattern set for South Linden Bypass

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