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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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Sep 03

How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports

The Aeronautics Bureau's meeting with consultants on August 13, 2025.

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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Sep 03

ALDOT encourages motorists to use primary routes for Bama games

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists traveling from the Birmingham area into Tuscaloosa for University of Alabama football games to use the recommended interstate exits to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on local roads.

The priority route is I-20/59 westbound to Exit 73 (McFarland Boulevard). This route provides the most direct access…

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Sep 02

Lane closures scheduled for I-65 Delta Bridge in Mobile County

Drivers traveling I-65 northbound across the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge (Delta Bridge) should prepare for lane closures in September as crews work to replace bridge joints within the arch span.

McInnis Construction LLC will perform the work on behalf of the Alabama Department of Transportation. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect possible…

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Sep 01

Resurfacing of SR-24 in Morgan County to continue

Work to resurface SR-24 from SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur to the Lawrence County line began last week and will continue following the Labor Day holiday.

Resurfacing of SR-24 in Morgan County will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2, following the Labor Day holiday.

The $2.7 million project with Grayson Carter and Son Contracting began last week. The project includes milling and paving 5.5 miles of the divided four-lane highway from SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur to the Lawrence County line.

Please expect delays…

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Aug 30

Night resurfacing of US-72 East to begin

The intersection of US-72 East and Moores Mill Road in Huntsville, looking east, in a February file photo. Beginning the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2, a contractor for ALDOT will resurface about 6.5 miles of US-72 from the intersection east.

Resurfacing of US-72 East in Madison County will begin the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million project, will work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures and possible delays. Approaching the work zone, please reduce speed and prepare…

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Aug 28

New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary shows strong results

Police officers direct traffic at key entrance and exit to school.

ALDOT traffic engineers work closely every year with local schools and law enforcement to address traffic patterns and drive-time concerns.

Working together to find solutions for student drop-off during the early morning rush hour is one example of how cooperation and innovative traffic management can address issues of concern at most schools throughout the state.

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Aug 28

Nightly lane closures set for Pike Road roundabout project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabout project on Tues., Sept. 2.

The lane closures will be at the I-85/SR-126/US-80 intersection to further progress the project. The lane closures will be in place nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until work is complete, approximately three nights.   

Access…

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Aug 28

ALDOT to resurface portion of Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a stretch of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) from SR-69 to Pleasant Hill Drive in Tuscaloosa.

The 5.24-mile nighttime project will also include left turn lane lengthening and enhancements at Hargrove Road, Palisades Drive and Cypress Creek Avenue.

Work is scheduled to begin Sunday, Sept. 7 and will…

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