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Mar 06

Upgrades ahead for Gadsden rail crossing

Motorists accustomed to bracing for bumps at the railroad tracks on US-431/East Meighan Boulevard near the former Goodyear plant in Gadsden can look forward to a smoother, safer crossing thanks to planned upgrades.

However, motorists should brace for short-term delays starting Wednesday, March 13, when OmniTRAX, operator of the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, begins…

Mar 05

ALDOT to resurface portion of I-20/59 in Sumter County

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface a portion of Interstate 20/59 from near Exit 1 to near the McCainville Road overpass at milepost 19.6 southwest of Epes to improve mobility and safety.

The project is expected to begin mid-March and will continue until Fall 2024, weather permitting. The contractor is required to keep…

Mar 04

Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County

The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.

Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan County will resume this week

ALDOT is making more extensive…

Mar 01

Traffic signal coming to US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery

Project overview map of the intersection where US-82 intersects with US-231. The map shows where they will be installing a new continuous "Green T" traffic signal

An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County will begin, Monday, March 4, weather permitting.

The continuous “Green T” signal will give a constant green indication for southbound US-231, while stopping northbound traffic as needed to allow turns to and…

Feb 29

Alabama’s artistic Little River Canyon Bridge designed to fit the natural terrain

Nestled in the Little River Canyon National Preserve, the Little River Canyon bridge on SR-35 connects Cherokee and Dekalb counties. When this bridge opened in August of 2010, it was the first of its kind in the state. The intent was to integrate the bridge design into the natural terrain of the surrounding preserve.

With…

Feb 28

ALDOT, Fish and Wildlife biologists team up to protect the gopher tortoise

If you live in the South, the tortoise you see trying to cross the road may be more than a symbol of patience. Gopher tortoises are a species of high conservation concern in Alabama and are listed as “threatened” by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

ALDOT knows the importance of keeping the gopher…

Feb 27

New bridge on SR-81 in Macon County open to traffic on Thursday

On Thursday, February 29, weather permitting, traffic will shift to the new bridge on SR-81 over Uphapee Creek, north of Tuskegee, in Macon County.

In November 2022, construction of the new bridge began. Traffic was able to utilize the existing structure while the new structure was constructed.

Even though the new bridge will be open…

Feb 26

Lane closures planned for US-72/Florence Boulevard this week

US-72/Florence Boulevard construction, showing traffic barrels and concrete barriers

Lane closures are planned this week for the US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project between Indian Springs Drive and Sky Park Road in Lauderdale County. The closures will be implemented outside peak travel times to limit impacts to traffic.

The schedule of lane closures is:

Tuesday, Feb. 27 – westbound outside lane closure from 4 a.m. to…Read More “Lane closures planned for US-72/Florence Boulevard this week”

Feb 26

ALDOT to begin US-31 project in Chilton County this week

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface, add two feet of safety widening, install guardrail and place new traffic striping on US-31 from the intersection of Inverness Drive in Clanton to the intersection of Collins Street in Thorsby this week.

Additionally, US-31 will be restriped from the existing four lanes to three lanes from…

Feb 24

Bankhead Tunnel reopened at 4 p.m. on Saturday

Traffic flows through the East Bankhead Tunnel Portal on February 6, 2024

The Bankhead Tunnel in Mobile reopened to traffic at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. The landmark tunnel was closed during the prior week for electrical and other systems upgrades. It was originally slated to reopen on Friday. Feb. 23, but unforeseen mechanical issues caused a delay.

Night closures planned

Night-time travelers can expect…

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