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ALDOT reminds drivers to stay alert while driving in work zones

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 20-24, by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Safe Actions Save...

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Apr 03

Resurfacing on SR-20 from Hillsboro to Courtland to start

Last year, SR-20 was resurfaced from the Morgan County Line to about a half mile west of the location pictured, near Main Street in Hillsboro. Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will resurface the next five miles to the west, between Courtland and Hillsboro, starting next week.

A $1.9 million resurfacing project on SR-20 in Lawrence County will begin Monday, April 6, weather permitting.

Grayson Carter and Son Contracting will mill, resurface and stripe more than five miles of the divided four-lane highway from west of Kirby Road in Hillsboro to SR-33 in Courtland.

Expect lane closures

Motorists should expect daily single-lane…

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Apr 02

US-231 access management project in Wetumpka begins Monday

An Alabama Department of Transportation access management project along US-231 in Wetumpka, will begin Monday, April 6, weather permitting.    

The access management project will begin at Charles Avenue and end at South Main Street.

The project will limit some turning movements along the corridor utilizing concrete islands and install a U-Turn bulb just south…

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Mar 31

ALDOT modifying traffic signal at US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will modify the traffic signal at the intersection of US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City beginning Wednesday, April 1, weather permitting.

ALDOT will remove the current flashing yellow arrow and replace it with a protected only signal. Once implemented, motorists may only turn left when a steady green arrow…

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Mar 31

Experience and adaptability define ALDOT District 83’s teamwork

The District 83 Team for Wilcox and Monroe Counties

With 38 years at ALDOT, Eric Davis brings decades of experience and steady leadership to District 83 in Camden. Since becoming District Administrator in May 2025, Davis has focused on strong operations, team development and delivering quality roadway, bridge and shoulder maintenance across the district.

Eric Davis ALDOT District 83 Administrator

“Our job is…

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Mar 30

ALDOT to host public meeting for proposed project in Opelika

Map of proposed project location

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at the Lee County Meeting Center to discuss a potential project to install a reduced conflict intersection at the intersection of US-280 and Dunlop Drive to improve traffic flow and increase safety. 

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, from…

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Mar 27

Resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County begins Monday

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County begins Monday, March 30, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-87 from US-84 to Pea Creek in Elba.  

This project includes shoulder widening and resurfacing.   

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT…

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Mar 26

Two lanes with One-Way Traffic Flow planned for Intracoastal Waterway Bridge by Memorial Day

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues making progress on construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.

Motorists can expect an important milestone soon: the anticipated opening of two lanes of traffic with a one-way traffic flow across the new bridge on or before Memorial Day.

To help drivers prepare, ALDOT…

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Mar 25

Deck poured for new bridge on SR-243

Contractor Miller & Miller poured concrete for the deck of the new bridge on SR-243 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County last week.

Construction of the new bridge on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County is progressing.

Last week, contractor Miller & Miller poured about 145 cubic yards of concrete to form the bridge deck — the future riding surface — on the single-span replacement bridge. 

Concrete delivered to the site south of Russellville aboard 17 mixer…

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