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) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, could develop, and ALDOT crews are gearing up to keep roadways safe and open.
This winter storm is expected to cause snow across Alabama, with the…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), connecting with the community is essential to planning and improving the state’s transportation network.
Here’s why public engagement is crucial: Collaboration: ALDOT engineers and public relations coordinators regularly attend public meetings to share updates, showcase road construction plans and address community concerns. Transparency: Through public meetings, presentations…Read More “ALDOT focuses on public engagement”
Contractor Wiregrass Construction will patch I-565 westbound from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway in Madison on Friday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorists should expect single lane closures and delays during this operation.
Though ALDOT does not typically permit daytime lane closures related to the I-565…
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Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews worked around the clock to keep roads safe and passable during Winter Storm Cora. The storm brought freezing rain, sleet, and snow to parts of the state, creating hazardous driving conditions.
ALDOT’s Response
Pretreatment: Crews pre-treated roads with brine to help prevent ice formation. Salt brine is merely a…
Due to the weather conditions last week, the McNeil Street access from US-231 will remain closed for another week.
ALDOT apologizes the for the inconvience for the prolonged closure.
For the most recent traffic conditions, download the ALGO Traffic app on your smartphone or visit ALGO Traffic.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is providing regular, regional updates regarding roads affected by Winter Storm Cora.
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 2:45 p.m.
ALDOT crews are actively treating I-20 from the Georgia line to the Logan Martin Bridge
Jefferson County – Roadway issues with ice and snow persist in many areas.
St. Clair County – Reports of icy road conditions and stranded motorists. All lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound and westbound in St. Clair County are being…
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m.
Most of the West Central Region is now above freezing. However, motorists should still use caution as bridges, shady areas and higher elevations may be hazardous. ALDOT crews continue to treat roads and bridges. All state routes within the region remain passable.
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 8:45 a.m.
ALDOT crews continue…
UPDATE: Jan. 12, 11 a.m.
Etowah County — Overnight, crews treated some trouble spots on SR-211.
Madison County — Overnight, crews treated some trouble spots on SR-255. This morning, crews have been blading further snow/ice from the road shoulders in some locations.
Lauderdale County — Overnight, crews re-treated bridges at Elk River and Second…
ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provides information to motorists to help them make better travel decisions during severe weather events such as the approaching winter storm Cora.
Cora threatens to coat much of the state in snow and ice and produce widespread travel impacts when it arrives Friday, Jan. 9, and throughout the weekend. The…
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