Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website.
The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024....
Read More "Crash fatalities decline in Alabama in 2024"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform a routine nighttime inspection of the arch bridge in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US-82 beneath the bridge each night from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting. Outside lane closures on I-20/59 are also expected…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is raising awareness for Heatstroke Prevention Day, which is held on Thursday, May 1.
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14-years old and younger in the United States. ALDOT, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging parents and caregivers…
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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The grants are the first round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT)…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is joining national efforts to highlight the importance of responsible choices during Alcohol Awareness Month this April. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder about the dangers of impaired driving and the broader impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, families, and communities across Alabama.
While many Alabamians…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a proposed project on US-231 in Wetumpka.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center where members of the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the project.
The…
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Alabama Department of Transportation crews responded Monday afternoon following reports of a southbound vehicle striking the underside of the bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 in Priceville.
The bridge engineer’s initial inspection found damage to the concrete on all six bridge girders – the long, horizontal beams that support the bridge deck. However, in…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will replace the bridge over Sugar Creek and adjust the grade along SR-63 from milepost 27.925 to the US-280 intersection.
This project will require the closure of SR-63 for approximately eight months. A detour route utilizing SR-128, Coven Abbett Road, and US-280 will be in effect during the…
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The closure of the US-29 overpass at exit 64 in Opelika has been extended by approximately one week.
During the scheduled bridge rehabilitation work, crews identified additional maintenance needs that must be addressed to ensure long-term safety and performance. As a result, the closure will remain in effect while this work is completed.
Motorists are…
This weekend, weather permitting, the contractor will shift the center lane closure on US-231.
Currently, the center lane on US-231 is closed from SR-87 to First Street. Once work is complete in that area the center lane will be reopened and the center lane from First Street to George Wallace Drive will be closed.
Motorists…
In a week dedicated to safety, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Southwest Region brought the heat—and the heavy machinery.
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, ALDOT hosted its annual Mobile Area Equipment Operators ROADeo state qualifier in Bay Minette. The event wasn’t just about horsepower and hydraulics—it was a celebration of skill, teamwork and…
Read More “Skilled operators show off and stay safe at ALDOT’s ROADeo qualifier”
