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Aug 29

Big crowd attends public forum on Birmingham Northern Beltline

Meeting attendees sitting in chairs facing a stage with a large group of people standing in rows behind the chairs.

It was standing room only at the Gardendale Civic Center on August 27 as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public forum and design hearing to gather community input on the next phase of the Birmingham Northern Beltline.

An estimated crowd over 600 residents, first responders, business leaders and area officials attended the…

Aug 28

RTOP signal timing expansion in Mobile ahead of schedule

Signal Technician updates traffic signal timing

Signal engineers in the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest Region have made significant progress in the first phase of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP) expansion in Mobile, Alabama. The retiming of 66 traffic signals has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing ALDOT to advance the next phase earlier than planned.

What’s Next?

Starting…

Aug 28

Improvements to SR-21 in Anniston

Map of project scope on SR-21 in Anniston

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in collaboration with the City of Anniston, would like to make citizens aware of an ongoing, significant road work project on SR-21. This project, aimed at enhancing safety, access management, and resurfacing, will ultimately span from milepost 258 to milepost 265 in Calhoun County.

Starting immediately, ALDOT will…

Aug 27

Resurfacing of SR-185 in Greenville starting today

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has started a resurfacing project on SR-185 in Greenville beginning at US-31 and continuing to the end of the bridge over the CSX railroad today. The project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.

Motorists should be aware of temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project,…

Aug 27

New traffic signal activation on Lott Rd at SR-158 Mobile

Map of new traffic signal at Lott Rd and SR 158 in Mobile

What’s Happening?
Starting Wednesday, August 28th, the new traffic signal at Lott Rd and SR-158 will be turned on in flash mode. This gives everyone time to get familiar with the new signal.

Important Dates:

Flash Mode: August 28 – September 3 (until 9 a.m.) Full Operation: Tuesday, September 3, 9 a.m.

Signal Coordination:
The new signal…

Aug 27

Crews to patch I-65N in Cullman County

ALDOT crews will perform asphalt patching and leveling Wednesday on I-65 northbound in Cullman County just north of the Blount County line.

Crews will close the northbound outside lane from south of Exit 291 (SR-91) to about milepost 294 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays or use alternate routes, such as…

Aug 27

ALDOT celebrates SR-5 bridge opening in Jasper

Governor Kay Ivey and memebers of the Federal and State Legislation as well as Jasper City Council members cut the ribbon opening the new bridge on SR-5 over US-78A

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 26, to celebrate the upcoming opening of the new SR-5 bridge over US-78A (SR-69) in Jasper, which will officially open for traffic Tuesday, August 27.

Governor Kay Ivey, U.S. House Representative Robert Aderholt, State Senator Greg Reed, State House Representatives Tim Wadsworth and…

Aug 26

No temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates during Labor Day weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation announces that there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes statewide during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. To facilitate smooth travel for residents and visitors, and to ensure the safety of the traveling public and maintenance and construction workers, all temporary lane closures will be suspended from Friday,…

Aug 23

First wave of RTOP signal timing upgrades set to go live Monday, August 26, 2024

Traffic engineers inspect signal cabinet

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Mobile and Mobile County, is rolling out the first wave of a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area as part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP).

The initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and safety through the…

Aug 23

Navigating work zones safely

Road worker in safety vest holding sign with the word "slow" inside of a work zone.

August is the peak of road construction season for the Alabama Department of Transportation. Night and day, road crews are working alongside traffic, which makes it even more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention.

Women and men are putting their lives on the line to make Alabama roads safer and to build…

ALDOT’s John Nathan Dunaway: Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life

Big crowd attends public forum on Birmingham Northern Beltline

RTOP signal timing expansion in Mobile ahead of schedule

Improvements to SR-21 in Anniston

Resurfacing of SR-185 in Greenville starting today

New traffic signal activation on Lott Rd at SR-158 Mobile

Crews to patch I-65N in Cullman County

ALDOT celebrates SR-5 bridge opening in Jasper

No temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates during Labor Day weekend

First wave of RTOP signal timing upgrades set to go live Monday, August 26, 2024

Navigating work zones safely

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