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National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives

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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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance safety, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

With its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, ALDOT has gained a powerful tool to monitor construction projects and gather critical data from a bird’s-eye view.

“We are proud to utilize…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is putting the brakes on human trafficking during January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

What Is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion. For victims younger than 18, it is a crime regardless of force, fraud,…

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On behalf of ALDOT, thank you to our dedicated partners in navigating this significant winter storm that brought challenging conditions.

Despite unpredictable winter weather, one constant stood out: the dedication, collaboration, and resilience of those working tirelessly to keep communities safe and restore normalcy.

To our partners in law enforcement: Your swift response and vigilant…

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Interstate 10 in Baldwin County covered in snow.

ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significantly increase the potential of black ice to form on bridges and roadways.

Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that can make driving conditions extremely treacherous, increasing the risk of…

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UPDATE: Jan. 22, 5:28 p.m.

ALDOT crews have been actively clearing snow and treating roadways for ice on priority routes throughout the Southeast Region. Motorists are still urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Falling temperatures increase the risk of black ice forming.

UPDATE: Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, and Montgomery counties– Crews have treated…

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