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,...
Read More "How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports"Weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, May 27th, the I-59 southbound Rest Area at Milepost 167.4 in Ashville will be closed for repairs.
This Rest Area will be closed 24/7, Tuesday, May 27th at midnight through Friday, May 30th at midnight.
ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this Maintenance Operation to improve this Rest Area.
ALDOT’s…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.
Key Repairs
The…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is raising awareness to help improve road safety by participating in Our Roads, Our Safety Week from May 18-24, 2025.
Road Safety is everybody’s responsibility – passenger vehicle drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Our Roads, Our Safety is a national safety campaign that is dedicated to…
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-605 in Houston County begins Monday, May 19, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-605 from US-231 near the state line to SR-109 in Rehobeth.
This project includes shoulder widening, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…
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This week, the Alabama Department of Transportation began installation of traffic signals at the intersection on SR-51 at the I-85 exit and entrance ramps.
Lane closures are likely on SR-51 at I-85 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews perform work.
Installation of the traffic signal is expected to take approximately three to…
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ALDOT will perform maintenance paving on US-231 on Brindley Mountain in Morgan County next week, weather permitting.
Crews will make pavement repairs on the southbound roadway from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday, May 19, through Thursday, May 22.
Motorists should expect single-lane closures and delays. Please drive with caution. Reduce speed and…
The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.
This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.
These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise…
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Final paving will begin this week for improvements at three intersections on SR-53 north of Huntsville in Madison County.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II project, may begin paving Wednesday, May 14, if weather permits.
Expect lane closures
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect…
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Each year, skilled heavy equipment operators from the Alabama Department of Transportation come together to showcase their expertise in the annual ROADeo competition.
This event highlights precision, control, and mastery across a range of machinery, including the Single-Axle Dump Truck, Tandem-Axle Dump Truck, Backhoe, Motor Grader, Skid Steer, Lowboy, and Tractor.
Competitors face…
Read More “Southeast Region ROADeo winners advance to state competition”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface two roads in Clanton next week to improve safety and mobility.
The nighttime project includes resurfacing a portion of US-31, from the intersection of Newport Avenue to Inverness Drive, as well as a segment of SR-145, stretching from US-31 to First Street.
Work is scheduled to…
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