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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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May 27

Update: Tensaw River Bridge Replacement Underway

Aerial view of the Tensaw River Bridge replacement on the US-90 Causeway in Mobile, Ala.

Construction is now in full swing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park.

Drivers passing through may have noticed barges, cranes and other heavy equipment moving across the water each day.

Traffic on the US-90 Causeway westbound approaching the Tensaw River Bridge construction.

The Alabama Department of Transportation…

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May 23

Headed to the beach? Here’s when (and how) to beat the traffic!

Baldwin Beach Express traffic.

With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.

Here’s the Lowdown:

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May 23

Greenville rest area rebuild brings modern upgrades and improved accessibility

Progress of new rest area on I-65 South in Butler County as of May 2025.

Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.

The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.

One of the…

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May 22

No temporary road closures during Memorial Day weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) anticipates higher traffic volumes during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Drivers are advised to prepare for increased traffic and to plan for extra travel time.

For the safety of the traveling public along with construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates after…

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May 20

Expect late-night traffic interruptions on North Memorial Parkway

Contractors on Wednesday night will start installing bridge girders for the future overpass at US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway and Mastin Lake Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect late-night traffic interruptions on US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway in Huntsville for overpass construction at Mastin Lake Road.

Intermittent traffic stoppages will take place from about 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 22. For safety, workers will halt all traffic at the intersection for…

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May 20

Temporary signal shutdown Wednesday for SR-59 and CR-12 Intersection Upgrades in Baldwin County

The traffic signal at SR-59 and Baldwin CR-12 will be temporarily turned off Wednesday, May 21, as ALDOT crews install a temporary signal and complete infrastructure upgrades.

The signal will be shut down at 9 a.m. and is expected to be back online by 4 p.m. Foley Police will direct traffic during the outage to…

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