National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19-25, is being recognized nationwide to raise awareness about the risks faced by young drivers. The annual campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to encourage communities and parents to promote safe driving among teenagers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.
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Read More "National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, available on the ALDOT website. The report highlights the department’s accomplishments and operations from Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024, offering a detailed look at key achievements, initiatives and ongoing efforts to improve Alabama’s transportation infrastructure.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will replace the bridge over Sugar Creek and adjust grade along SR-63 from Milepost 27.925 to Milepost 28.334 (US-280 Intersection).
This project will require the closing of SR-63 within the Milepost given for a period of approximately 8 months. A detour route utilizing SR-128, Coven Abbett Road and US 280…
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In a dimly lit room lined with monitors streaming live footage from nearly 190 cameras, the operators at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Traffic Management Centers (TMC) work tirelessly to keep the state’s roads safe and traffic flowing.
The centers, operating 24/7, are hubs for real-time coordination between motorists, law enforcement and engineers –…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and local governments work together to keep traffic moving, but how can you tell who manages what?
ALDOT manages and maintains state routes, U.S. routes and interstates. For issues or questions about city and county roads, reach out to city or county officials.
Report a concern:
State routes, U.S….
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As spring approaches, communities across Alabama are preparing to take part in the annual “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup. Organized by Alabama PALS, the 2025 Spring Cleanup will bring together volunteers from all over the state to tackle litter along roadsides, waterways and public spaces.
Each year, the cleanup serves as a reminder…
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Resurfacing starts today on US-278 in Cullman County from Duck River to SR-91 in Holly Pond.
Rogers Group, the contractor on the $819,650 project, will mill and resurface the 4.4-mile segment of two-lane highway.
The project includes repaving both approaches to the Duck River Bridge.
Lane closures
ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures controlled…
ALDOT was featured on Alabama Career Connections, a television program airing on Alabama Public Television (APT) this month. The show, produced in partnership with the State Personnel Department, explores career opportunities in state agencies across Alabama. This program shines a light on ALDOT and other state agencies to highlight the diverse careers available in state…
Weather permitting, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, April 1-2, the Alabama Department of Transportation will shift lanes on I-65 northbound and southbound toward the outside, right shoulder. ALDOT will also narrow the travel lanes.
This condition will be in place from Exit 231 (US-31) to Exit 234 (CR-87). Two lanes will remain open in both directions other…
Weather permitting, Monday night, March 31, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will shift lanes on I-59 southbound toward the outside, right shoulder. Travel lanes will also be narrowed. This condition will be in place from Exit 141 (Chalkville Mountain Road) to Exit 137 (I-149 Interchange). Two lanes will remain open in both directions other…
ALDOT opened bids today for a project to resurface 23.4 miles of I-65, including the entirety of the interstate through Morgan County.
Of three bidders, contractor Rogers Group submitted the apparent low bid of $16,120,000. ALDOT anticipated bids between $14.7 and $17.9 million.
Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract. ALDOT anticipates work…
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