The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.
ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports...
Read More "ALDOT communications wins big at TransComm"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…
Beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22nd , weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the outside, right lane of US-280 westbound for asphalt patching between Milepost 2.0 and Milepost 2.5.
All travel lanes are expected to re-open at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd .
Motorists are requested to consider…
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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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