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 (ALDOT) continues to celebrate National Engineering week, which highlights the career achievements from Region Engineers.
Born in Greensboro, Hale County, Wallace McAdory III attended Southern Academy and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1984. He is a registered professional engineer and member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-31 and McQueen Smith Road in Prattville will begin, Wednesday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.
The project will also include resurfacing on US-31 from north of the Alabama River bridge to US-82.
The continuous “Green T” signal will give…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is celebrating National Engineers Week, which is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.
In the East Central Region, which spans 12 counties, Region Engineer DeJarvis Leonard has worked with ALDOT since 1979.
Born in Birmingham and raised in…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the state’s bridges. ALDOT conducts thorough inspections to assess bridge conditions and makes sure they’re in good shape for drivers.
These inspections follow federal guidelines that outline rules for checking bridges on public roads. ALDOT also has the flexibility to…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is celebrating National Engineers Week from Feb. 16-22, 2025.
Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NPSE), Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated engineering workforce. NPSE plans to do so by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.
Engineers Week is…
Mardi Gras 2025 is rolling into Mobile, and with it comes the usual mix of beads, moon pies, and—let’s be honest—traffic jams. The season kicks off Feb. 14 with the Conde Cavaliers, bringing thousands of revelers downtown for the first of many parades.
But don’t worry, Mobile’s traffic engineers aren’t just sitting back and catching…
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More than 175 students from eight Alabama schools gathered at the University of North Alabama on Tuesday for the UrKeys2Drv (Your Keys to Drive) Teen Driving Safety Summit. The event brought together students, safety experts and first responders for a day of interactive activities and educational sessions.
The need for this kind of event…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is committed to building roads—and futures! ALDOT proudly supports Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, inspiring young women to explore careers in engineering and STEM.
Event Details When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Where: Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile Who: 75–100 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties…Read More “ALDOT supports future engineers at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation kicked off a new collaboration at a Safe Driving Summit on Feb. 6 for Winston County Schools.
Almost 400 students from Addison, Lynn, Meek and Winston County High Schools took part in the event that aimed to educate young drivers about the critical…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-84 in Coffee County begins Wednesday, Feb. 12, weather permitting.
The project includes resurfacing on US-84 from Lawrence Drive in New Brockton to Boll Weevil Circle in Enterprise.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits. ALDOT urges drivers to plan for possible delays and…
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