The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues making progress on construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.
Motorists can expect an important milestone soon: the anticipated opening of two lanes of traffic with a one-way traffic flow across the new bridge on or before Memorial Day.
To help drivers prepare, ALDOT...
Read More "Two lanes with One-Way Traffic Flow planned for Intracoastal Waterway Bridge by Memorial Day"The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin bridge girder repairs on Wares Ferry Road over I-85 in Montgomery County on Monday, June 30, weather permitting. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, July 2.
Repairs will take place at milepost 13 on southbound I-85. Crews will work daily from 8 a.m. to 4…
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Traffic will detour for about a year during replacement of the bridge on SR-243 over Cedar Creek in Franklin County.
The closure of SR-243 at the creek southeast of Russellville will begin Monday, July 7. ALDOT advises drivers to plan alternate routes in advance and prepare for longer travel times.
Bridge replacement
The declining condition…
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ALDOT’s survey crew lays the foundation for success before crews set the first beam or lay pavement. These professionals play a crucial role in the success of every project, ensuring ALDOT builds projects correctly.
“We’re the starting point for many ALDOT projects,” said Matt Meredith, survey party chief and Transportation Tech Senior. “The precision of…
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All lanes of SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road in Limestone County are now open to traffic.
The $13.3 million Rebuild Alabama project reconstructed the two-lane county road as a five-lane state highway between US-31 and I-65. ALDOT widened the overpass on SR-304 at I-65 Exit 347 in an earlier $2.8 million project. The state has invested a…
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Alabama’s roads are getting safer, smarter and more efficient with the growing implementation of roundabouts. In the latest episode of ALDOT’s “Zero to 60” series, viewers got an in-depth look at the benefits of roundabouts and why they’re becoming an increasingly common sight across the state.
Roundabouts are a safer alternative to traditional intersections
Aaron…
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Alabama Department of Transportation crews will work Tuesday, June 24, on I-65 southbound at Upper River Road in Priceville in preparation for an upcoming bridge repair.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., crews will mill and pave to increase the width of the inside lane under the overpass. ALDOT advises drivers to expect a single-lane…
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Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, Canal Road will close to all traffic as crews set large bridge girders over the roadway. The closure is part of ongoing construction on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.
Here’s what motorists need to know: Canal Road will be closed from 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, through…Read More “Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation”
The Alabama Department of Transportation will implement Phase II-C of the I-59 improvement project in Trussville on Monday, July 20, 2025.
As part of this shift, the southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road will be closed to allow for the next stage of construction.
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and follow all posted detours for the safety of the traveling public…
This is the second in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
Nestled in the Black Belt and the heart of the Bible Belt, ALDOT’s Greensboro District may not have interstates or rest areas, but it has something better: a deeply committed team that…
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team is continuing its role in STEM outreach through the Crenshaw County Schools STEM Camp in Luverne, AL. As part of its ongoing commitment to education and innovation, the ALDOT UAS Team makes an impact through STEM camp activities by delivering interactive experiences that connect students…
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