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"Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to remove the abandoned railroad bridge on US-11 near Chamblee Avenue northeast of Woodstock in Tuscaloosa County.
The project is expected to begin Monday, March 3 and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. The contractor is only allowed to close lanes Sunday through Thursday night between 7…
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Over 20 million vehicles were recalled in the United States in 2024, due to nearly 1,000 separate issues that posed safety risks.
Car recalls occur when a manufacturer, consumers or the federal government finds a defect in a car that causes it not to meet federal safety standards. As a result, manufactures must notify consumer…
The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids Friday for several significant north Alabama resurfacing projects. Construction of all projects is pending bid review and award of contracts.
US-72 in Madison County
Resurfacing US-72 East in Madison County from Moores Mill Road in Huntsville to east of the Flint River, about 6.5 miles. Rogers Group Inc….
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Peer Exchange on “Strategic Evolution & Future Sustainable Growth,” uniting UAS professionals from state transportation agencies across the Southeast and Puerto Rico.
The exchange allowed participants to share insights, discuss best practices and explore UAS technology’s future in transportation. From operational strategies to…
Before Alabama had an interstate system and highways crisscrossed the state, there was the Old Federal Road.
The Old Federal Road was a rough and often treacherous path that helped shape the state’s earliest history. Built by the U.S. government in the early 1800s as a vital link between the East Coast and Louisiana, the…
More than 100 action figures and cartoon characters line shelves and bookcases that surround Marc Kock’s desk.
From Rick and Morty to Star Wars and Scooby-Doo, the playful display is one of the first things visitors notice as they step into his office at the Traffic Management Center.
“I want my office to feel different,”…
Legislation recently introduced by the Alabama Forestry Association would significantly worsen the condition of local and state roads and bridges, as well as hinder safety inspections of commercial vehicles.
“The primary thrust of the legislation is to allow significantly heavier axle weights to be hauled by large trucks – a move that is difficult to…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores. This $52 million project is designed to ease traffic congestion in addition to improve safety in the area. A $30 million connector project to SR-161 is also underway.
Additionally, ALDOT will begin work to widen a…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has completed repairs on SR-41 between Hybart and Franklin following a landslide. The road will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
Completed guard rail on SR-41 in Monroe County Crews will complete striping on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The detour, in place since Sept. 9, 2024, will…Read More “SR-41 landslide repair in Monroe County completed”
