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Driven by dedication: The people behind ALDOT's District 84

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill District team demonstrates unwavering dedication to serving the public every day.

Rivera Wheeler has led District 84 as District Administrator for seven years. He oversees a team of 24 maintenance employees who manage a wide range of responsibilities across the district.

Rivera Wheeler – District 84 Administrator

“There...

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Jan 30

ALDOT airport workshop hosted by Aeronautics Bureau

ALDOT's Aeronautics Bureau provides training to airport consultants on airport capital improvement projects.

ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau recently trained Alabama airport consultants on strengthening the planning, development and execution of airport capital improvement projects. Held in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the biennial ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau airport workshop helps ensure consultants remain aligned with state and federal airport development requirements.

Aeronautics Bureau Chief Frank Farmer emphasized the…

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Jan 28

Anniston District works to create some of the best highway rideability in Alabama

District 42 maintains the highways and state routes in Calhoun County in and around Anniston.

ALDOT’s Anniston District continues to serve Calhoun County with a team-centered focus to keep motorists moving.

Traditionally, District 42 sees some of the most severe weather in the Alexander City Area.

Crews effectively respond to tornadoes and snow/ice events whenever they hit the most populated district in East Central Alabama.

With a dozen maintenance team…

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Jan 27

Mardi Gras 2026: Let the good times (and traffic) roll across the Gulf Coast

Mardi Gras 2026 gets underway in Downtown Mobile beginning January 30th.

Mardi Gras season is rolling back into South Alabama for 2026, bringing a festive mix of parades, beads, Moon Pies, and yes, extra traffic.

While celebrations begin early along the Gulf Coast, including Dauphin Island’s long-standing tradition as one of the first communities to parade each season, downtown Mobile’s parade schedule gets underway Friday,…

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Jan 25

Icy trees may fall in roadways

ALDOT removed this fallen, icy tree from SR-20 in Lauderdale County near the Tennessee state line.

In addition to the danger of icy pavements, icy trees may fall into roadways, further impacting travel in northwest Alabama.

With temperatures dropping drastically, ALDOT warns of the potential for extended and widespread icing and advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

ALDOT responded to several reports of icy trees falling on…

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Jan 25

UPDATE: I-85 at exit 6 reopened

UPDATE 11:36pm:

All ramps have been reopened.

UPDATE 9:33pm:

The ramps that are colored red are currently closed but all travel lanes on I-85 north and south are open.

Map showing the closed ramps at I-85 exit 6 (Eastern Boulevard).

UPDATE 8:40pm:

I-85 north and south at exit 6 has been reopened.

ORIGINAL STORY:

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Jan 25

ALDOT prepares for icy roads in North Alabama

ALDOT plows loose ice from US-43 near the Tennessee state line in Lauderdale County on Saturday, Jan. 24. Ice that forms on wet pavements as temperatures drop may be much more difficult to remove.

Plummeting temperatures across North Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing Monday.

Between the rain stopping and the freeze, this afternoon ALDOT crews will use granular salt…

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Jan 25

East Central winter weather updates

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 7:38 p.m.

The Auburn District is pretreating bridges with potassium acetate, and intersections/steep grades with calcium magnesium acetate and sand/CMA mixture where needed.

They will start with Randolph County and work their way back into South Chambers and Lee Counties as the evening progresses.

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 6:18 p.m.

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Jan 24

Know before you go during winter storm

TMC Operator Ken McCulloch monitors road conditions and distributes travel information on algotraffic.com. With a winter storm incoming, ALDOT advises motorists to check ALGO before traveling.

With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.

Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…

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