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 will soon begin work on a safety improvement project for the US-280 through Alexander City.
The project limits extend from the intersection of US – 280 at SR 22 to the intersection of US – 280 at Airport Road. The project will feature the construction of additional turn lanes,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a potential project along SR-215 (University Boulevard) in Cottondale.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Church of Judah International where members of the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding…
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Alabama’s road conditions have been recognized among the safest across the country.
According to a study done by the ConsumerAffairs Research Team, Alabama’s road conditions rank second overall in the country with 96.5% of its urban roads and 98.7% of its rural roads in acceptable condition.
The ranking comes just five years after the Legislature…
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A resurfacing project on SR-51 in Barbour County begins Tuesday, March 11, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-51 from West Street in Louisville to SR-239 in Clayton.
This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan…
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ALDOT crews will patch I-65 southbound in Limestone County this week.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, today through Thursday March 13.
Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures at various locations on the southbound roadway between Exit 365 in Ardmore and milepost 341 (the CSX Railroad overpass…
Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation and its contracted partner, Alabama Guardrail, Inc, will conduct guardrail repairs on I-20/59 eastbound/northbound Exit 124A (6th Avenue North), I-65 northbound Exit 259 (University Blvd.) and I-65 northbound Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North).
Work will begin Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. The project will require closing…Read More “Planned ramp closures on I-20/59 in Jefferson County”
Nick Taylor has built a career around assisting others.
As the Local Transportation Engineer for the Fayette Area at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Taylor helps local government offices navigate infrastructure projects. This ensures state and federal funds are used efficiently to improve mobility and safety.
“My job is kind of unique because I…
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Alabama drivers and pedestrians in 2025 will find enhanced road and highway safety in their communities. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $43 million as part of its 2024 safety improvement grant programs.
Projects benefiting from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Local Road Safety Initiative Program (LRSI) include improvements to…
Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County beginning Thursday, March 6, weather permitting.
Lane closures will not be permitted from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes.
The lane closures are necessary to place the final wearing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation has launched an upgraded version of its ALGO Traffic app and website to help drivers navigate more safely and avoid road congestion. New features like real-time weather data and expanded roadside assistance information aim to keep travelers informed and make driving in Alabama easier.
The updated ALGO Traffic platform offers…
