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ALDOT and Lutzie 43 Foundation bring safe driving summit to Houston County students

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation are partnering to host a Safe Driving Summit on December 12, 2025, for Houston County Schools. The Summit aims to educate local high school students about the critical importance of making safe driving choices.

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Aug 07

ALDOT reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins

The way to school shouldn’t be in harm’s way. Stop for school buses, every time.

As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.

Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.

As a result, drivers…

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Aug 06

Planned temporary lane closures on SR-77 in Ohatchee

The Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing, guardrail and end anchor installation, full bridge rail retrofit, bridge guardrail retrofit, traffic striping, and centerline scoring along SR-77 from the Talladega County Line to the Etowah County Line.

This project will require daily lane closures of SR-77 within the Milepost range given during the…

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Aug 06

ALDOT to resurface, improve access management in Brookwood

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and improve access management on SR-216 from near Covered Bridge Road to George Richmond Parkway in Brookwood.

The project also includes sidewalk installation and traffic signal upgrades. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 11 with the installation of construction signs and is expected to continue…

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Aug 05

Timing is everything: Inside ALDOT’s signal operations

At the Alabama Department of Transportation, signal shops play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of state-maintained intersections. Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals across Alabama’s roadways. Crews place each signal for a reason, often based on traffic volume, and carefully calibrate its timing to match posted speed limits and…

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Aug 05

Public involvement meeting in Chambers County

Map depicting the location of the proposed project in Chambers County, Alabama.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at Lafayette High School to discuss a potential project that will involve US-431 from SR-50 to CR-93.

The meeting is scheduled for today, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the proposed…

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Aug 05

New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary begins August 11

Parents and motorists traveling near Rockwell Elementary in Spanish Fort should be prepared for a new traffic pattern in place starting Monday, August 11, to ease morning congestion and keep traffic moving safely during school drop-off hours.

Rockwell Elementary – Spanish Fort

The new configuration is the result of a joint effort between ALDOT and…

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Aug 01

Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen

Signals positioned under the overpass govern the left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road.

The left turn lanes from the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway service roads to Mastin Lake Road reopened today.

The northbound and southbound turn lanes closed in December for construction of the parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road.

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Aug 01

Planned lane closures on US-280

Map of the lane closure location.

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 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, August 4..

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