Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website.
The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024....
Read More "Crash fatalities decline in Alabama in 2024"There is still time to give input on the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Alabama.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is updating the current plan with input from a project advisory committee of municipal representatives and bicycle and pedestrian groups. Members of the public have until Dec. 31, 2024, to provide input that will…
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Four weeks remain to participate in online public involvement for an upcoming intersection safety project on US-72 in Limestone County.
ALDOT proposes to improve US-72 at Cambridge Lane in Athens by installing a traffic signal and constructing turn lanes.
Review further project information and submit comments here. ALDOT will take comments through Friday, Jan. 10.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation opened bids last week for a project to reconstruct nearly 11 miles of I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City.
ALDOT projects rebuilt multiple segments of I-59 northbound in DeKalb and Etowah counties in recent years. These include two completed projects and two that remain under construction. The project let…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), we’re here to help with questions about state highways, road projects, and more. However, some road-related issues fall outside our responsibility.
To help you find the right answers fast, here’s a guide to who handles common road-related questions.
Road repairs and construction
ALDOT is responsible for building and…
The left turn lanes on North Memorial Parkway (US-231/US-431) at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville will be closed for the safety of the traveling public during initial stages of the overpass bridge construction. ALDOT anticipates the closure remaining in place for several months.
The closure of the northbound and southbound left turn lanes on the…
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As the holiday season brings joy and celebrations, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) urges everyone to remember that the most precious gift is arriving home safely. December marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the dangers of driving under the influence. Unfortunately, more people are choosing to drive drunk during…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has forged a groundbreaking new program, the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), bringing high-tech drone technology to the state.
While drone technology might sound cool
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Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on SR-20 at Courtland in Lawrence County for repairs the morning of Monday, Dec. 9.
The railroad company anticipates the closure beginning between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and lasting about one hour.
During the closure, westbound through traffic will detour to SR-33 in Courtland to SR-157 to…
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Governor Ivey met with Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews on Dec. 5 to express her gratitude for their selfless assistance in disaster relief efforts in Florida following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
“It was a privilege to meet the ALDOT workers who were deployed to Florida to aid in recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton and…
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A Continuous Green T (CGT) intersection is a specialized traffic intersection design for three-way (T-shaped) intersections.
These intersections enhance safety and efficiency, allowing traffic on the main roadway to flow continuously through the intersection with a green light. This eliminates the need for stops and reduces overall delays facilitating free-flow movement.
The traffic signal…
