A photograph of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge has earned statewide recognition — and it was taken by a talented young Alabamian.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) recently announced the winners of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Among them is 17-year-old Joanna Junaid of Mobile, whose image of the...
Read More "ALDOT bridge featured among winners in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.
Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.
In the state of Alabama, there…
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Contractors will soon begin two resurfacing projects near Guntersville in Marshall County.
Weather permitting, Vulcan Materials will start Monday, May 12, resurfacing about seven miles of US-431. The project extends from the north end of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River in Guntersville to Cathedral Caverns Highway, south of Grant. The $6.8 million…
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Governor Kay Ivey today launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight a project to improve the intersection of SR-53 and Pulaski Pike/Pinedale Road.
The $1.3 million project is one of 24 projects awarded funding in January through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ATRIP-II Grant Program.
“This project is…
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An ALDOT resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County begins Tuesday, May 13, weather permitting. ALDOT will begin placing signs to alert the traveling public to the road project on Friday, May 9.
The project will take place on SR-137 from the Florida state line to the junction of SR-15.
This project includes resurfacing and…
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With warmer temperatures on the horizon, riding season is beginning for many motorcyclists in Alabama in May.
The month of May also marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which promotes motorcycle safety for motorcyclists and drivers. Millions of people across the United States ride motorcycles as a primary or secondary form of transportation, while others ride…
ALDOT today closed the outermost through travel lane on US-72/University Drive at Sparkman Drive in Huntsville for bridge repairs.
In addition, the auxiliary lane leading to the exit to Sparkman Drive is closed, though the exit remains open. Both lanes will remain closed for an extended period, at least through the weekend. Two westbound through…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the two existing bridges over Big Creek on US-82 near Sam Sutton Road in Coker with a single, wider bridge.
Additionally, the Sam Sutton Road intersection will be permanently closed to accommodate the new bridge.
The project is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12 and will…
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced today that the continued development of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project will move forward under the Kiewit Massman Traylor (KMT) team.
KMT is the joint venture team previously chosen to design and build the cable-stayed bridge portion of the project. KMT has begun key pre-construction testing…
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Unexpected delays frustrate Alabama drivers. Incidents, closures, and weather cause these delays. Knowing what’s ahead is key for smoother, safer travel. The Personalized Travel Alerts feature available in the ALGO Traffic app provides real-time traffic information. It’s right at your fingertips.
ALGO Traffic is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) official traffic service. This longtime…
As of 3 p.m. today, the US-29 bridge in Opelika is reopened.
For real-time traffic updates and more, download the ALGOTraffic app or visit ALGOTraffic.com.
