In 2022, 75% of crashes that occurred on Alabama’s roadways were property-damage-only crashes. To reduce the impact to traffic flow, Alabama has passed Quick Clearance Laws that are designed to protect ALDOT workers, first responders and to ensure traffic resumes quickly after a crash occurs.
If a motorist is involved in a minor crash and...
Read More "Spreading the news about quick clearance laws"As work continues on the I-65 bridge replacement project in Conecuh County, drivers should expect to see reduced speed limits. Motorists should also expect possible daily left lane closures in each direction between March 25 and March 28 from approximately 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Motorist should stay alert and watch for construction vehicles entering…
Read More “Travel advisory for I-65 bridge replacement over Sepulga River”
Spring break travelers make the most of Alabama interstates and highways at this time of the year. With so many vehicles heading to the state’s beautiful beaches, lakes and golf courses, traffic congestion is inevitable. But with ALGO Traffic, drivers have the power to keep traffic moving and reach “destination FUN” safely.
The Alabama Department…
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Steven Drake doesn’t like to talk about his accomplishments. It’s just not his nature.
The seven-year agronomist senior would rather talk about how his 18 employees throughout the West Central Region should receive praise and how they make him look good. However, Greg Wall, representative for Helena Chemicals was determined to showcase Drake’s work.
Putting…
Alabama’s rest areas and welcome centers make stopping a Sweet Home Alabama experience, thanks to partnership between ALDOT and the Alabama Tourism Department.
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Three projects are proposed for adding a travel lane to the northbound and southbound roadways of I- 65 between the cities of Calera to Alabaster. Existing I-65, in this corridor, is a 4-lane divided roadway, with three sets of bridges.
The construction of the additional lanes will be accomplished by widening towards the median….
Read More “ALDOT is conducting online public involvement for I-65 project in Shelby County”
Sign installation began Wednesday, March 20, in preparation for an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on US-29 in Troy.
The project consists of planing and resurfacing US-29 from just north of the US-231 overpass to Needmore Road.
Construction begins shortly after all signs are installed.
Throughout the project, lane closures are possible. Travelers…
ALDOT anticipates completing repairs to the approaches to the Parker Road bridge over I-65 in Hartselle and fully reopening the roadway this afternoon.
Due to the earlier-than-expected completion of the Parker Road repair and inclement weather forecast for early next week, ALDOT is rescheduling repairs on Bethel Road at I-65 to this week.
Crews will…
Read More “Repairs on Bethel Road overpass to start this week”
According to engineering firm AECOM, motorists can expect extra construction activity on I-565 near exit 10 in Madison as contractors start a major concrete pour for the future westbound off-ramp early Wednesday, March 20.
Motorists are advised to reduce speed and remain alert for trucks entering or exiting the median of I-565 near Toyota Field…
Read More “I-565 exit ramp concrete pour rescheduled to Wednesday”
Norfolk Southern will shut down the railroad crossing on SR-77 near US-11 in Attalla at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, for repairs.
The closure will remain in place for about 48 hours.
Norfolk Southern will set up signs for detours, routing traffic south of the closure to I-59, and traffic north of the closure to…
Read More “SR-77 rail crossing in Attalla to close for repairs”
Making roads safer to drive is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s mission as it continues with its Federal-aid Maintenance Resurfacing Program statewide. Using ALDOT’s Pavement Preservation Policy, Area employees evaluate the condition of pavement near them and make recommendations to the ALDOT Deputy Director of Operations who approves projects for each fiscal year.
ALDOT’s Southwest…
Read More “ALDOT Southwest Region to resurface about 82 miles of roadway”
