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Governor Ivey expresses gratitude to ALDOT disaster relief crews

Governor Ivey met with Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews on Dec. 5 to express her gratitude for their selfless assistance in disaster relief efforts in Florida following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

“It was a privilege to meet the ALDOT workers who were deployed to Florida to aid in recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton and...

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Nov 26

ALDOT beginning access management project on US-231 in Troy

Entire project limits of the US-231 access management project from SR-87 to Industrial Park Boulevard in Troy.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin an access management project along US-231 in Troy from Elba Highway (SR-87) to Industrial Park Boulevard on Monday, Dec. 2, weather permitting.

The contractor began installing signs in preparation for the project on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The project, presented to the public in August 2023, will limit…

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Nov 26

ALDOT announces major upgrade to Tensaw River Bridge

Rendering of the updated Tensaw River Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a $78.8 million project to replace the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the US-90 Causeway. Starting as early as January 2025. ALDOT expects the project to take about two years, weather permitting, bringing essential safety upgrades and boosting economic development along this…

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Nov 25

Road Diets: A smart solution for safer, more efficient roads

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is improving safety and mobility on our state’s roadways. One innovative approach used is the Road Diet.

What is a Road Diet?

A Road Diet is a cost-effective strategy to enhance safety and mobility on traditional four-lane undivided highways. It involves converting a four-lane road into a three-lane road…

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Nov 22

ALDOT extends SR-41 detour due to delays

Crews repairing the roadway on SR-41 after the landslide

ALDOT is extending the detour on SR-41 for landslide repairs between Hybart and Franklin until early 2025 due to unexpected delays. Recent rain and weather challenges have slowed the timeline, pushing back the completion of critical repairs at milepost 65.4.

ALDOT put this detour in place on Sept. 9, to support ongoing work to restore…

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Nov 22

ALDOT implements access management on Cobbs Ford Road

Map showing planned access management on Cobbs Ford Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing an access management project along Cobbs Ford Road, between Bass Pro Boulevard and the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 65.  

The contractor started the project on Monday, Nov. 18.  

The project, presented to the public in Sept. 2023, limits some turning movements by installing concrete…

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Nov 22

ALDOT limits road construction for Thanksgiving holiday

Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures from Wednesday, Nov. 27 at noon through Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Throughout the year, ALDOT…

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Nov 21

ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center: Your eyes on the road

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a vital hub for monitoring and managing traffic conditions across the state. By utilizing advanced technology and coordinating with various agencies, the TMC plays a key role in responding to traffic incidents, minimizing congestion, and informing the public.

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Nov 19

Switch to North Memorial Parkway service roads postponed

The shifting of traffic from the North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) mainline to the newly constructed service roads near Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville has been postponed.

Contractor Rogers Group originally planned to make the switch Wednesday, November 20. Traffic will possibly be moved Friday, November 22, instead, if weather permits. See Traffic to move to…

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Nov 19

ALDOT to perform work at US-82 and SR-69 intersection

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform construction activities at the US-82 and SR-69 intersection in Northport.

The US-82 and SR-69 intersection will have overnight work Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 that will limit traffic from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., weather permitting. During this time, US-82 eastbound and westbound will…

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