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May 13

Final paving to begin for SR-53 intersections in Madison County

Final paving will begin this week for improvements at three intersections on SR-53 north of Huntsville in Madison County.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II project, may begin paving Wednesday, May 14, if weather permits.

Expect lane closures

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect…

May 13

Southeast Region ROADeo winners advance to state competition

Yellow sign that reads ALDOT Equipment ROADEO with orange and white construction barrels on each side.

Each year, skilled heavy equipment operators from the Alabama Department of Transportation come together to showcase their expertise in the annual ROADeo competition.

This event highlights precision, control, and mastery across a range of machinery, including the Single-Axle Dump Truck, Tandem-Axle Dump Truck, Backhoe, Motor Grader, Skid Steer, Lowboy, and Tractor.

Competitors face…

May 13

ALDOT to resurface segments of US-31 and SR-145 in Clanton

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface two roads in Clanton next week to improve safety and mobility.

The nighttime project includes resurfacing a portion of US-31, from the intersection of Newport Avenue to Inverness Drive, as well as a segment of SR-145, stretching from US-31 to First Street.

Work is scheduled to…

May 12

Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

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…

May 09

Two Marshall County resurfacing projects to start soon

A divided four-lane highway with a median barrier passing through a rock cut.

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…

May 09

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

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…

May 08

Resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County beginning soon

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…

May 08

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

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…

May 06

Lanes closed for bridge repair on US-72 in Huntsville

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…

May 06

ALDOT to replace Big Creek bridges in Coker

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…

Two lanes with One-Way Traffic Flow planned for Intracoastal Waterway Bridge by Memorial Day

Final paving to begin for SR-53 intersections in Madison County

Southeast Region ROADeo winners advance to state competition

ALDOT to resurface segments of US-31 and SR-145 in Clanton

Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

Two Marshall County resurfacing projects to start soon

Governor spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

Resurfacing project on SR-137 in Covington County beginning soon

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month set for May

Lanes closed for bridge repair on US-72 in Huntsville

ALDOT to replace Big Creek bridges in Coker

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