The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.
ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports...
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Super Bowl Sunday is almost here – time for touchdowns, great food and good times with friends. Whether you’re throwing a party, watching from your favorite restaurant or on the couch, don’t fumble regarding safety. Instead, plan ahead, make smart choices and never drink and drive. Ultimately, the goal is for everyone…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing access management strategies across the state to improve safety and traffic efficiency by controlling where vehicles can enter and exit roadways.
These projects involve redesigning access along busy corridors with high traffic volumes. This includes adding dedicated turn lanes, combining driveways and modifying medians to manage traffic…
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The Tuscaloosa Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognized Terence Williamson as its 2024 Engineer of the Year. This award honors his outstanding contributions to civil engineering and infrastructure development in West Alabama.
Williamson serves as the construction engineer for the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Tuscaloosa Area in the West Central…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabouts project beginning Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. for milling operations.
The lane closures will end by 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, and resume at 6:00 p.m. Monday. The Monday night lane closure will end by 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb….
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened all lanes after completing bridge repairs on I-85 south at Exit 38.
The bridge rail was damaged during a crash on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting at the Northport Free Will Baptist Church to discuss a potential project on Lurleen Wallace Boulevard (SR-69) from the 5th Street intersection to Northwood Lake Drive in Northport.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m….
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Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
“I am proud of the hard work we have put in throughout my Administration to Rebuild Alabama. Rebuild Alabama has helped make us stronger as we have…
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A traffic shift on I-85 southbound in Macon County begins Thursday evening Jan. 30 for restriping north of Exit 42 near Miles Creek.
Crews will install a temporary barrier rail on Sunday night.
Motorists should expect delays due to changes in traffic patterns, remain alert and follow posted signage while traveling through work zones.
For…
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