The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation are partnering to host a Safe Driving Summit on December 12, 2025, for Houston County Schools. The Summit aims to educate local high school students about the critical importance of making safe driving choices.
“The Safe Driving Summit – a partnership between ALDOT and...
Read More "ALDOT and Lutzie 43 Foundation bring safe driving summit to Houston County students"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) marked a major infrastructure milestone with a ceremony celebrating the completion of the US-82 project from SR-69 to Rice Mine Road in Tuscaloosa County on Friday, Jan. 31 at Indian Hills Country Club.
This marked the first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County.
Governor Kay Ivey, State…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabouts project beginning Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. for milling operations.
The lane closures will end by 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, and resume at 6:00 p.m. Monday. The Monday night lane closure will end by 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb….
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened all lanes after completing bridge repairs on I-85 south at Exit 38.
The bridge rail was damaged during a crash on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting at the Northport Free Will Baptist Church to discuss a potential project on Lurleen Wallace Boulevard (SR-69) from the 5th Street intersection to Northwood Lake Drive in Northport.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m….
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Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects.
“I am proud of the hard work we have put in throughout my Administration to Rebuild Alabama. Rebuild Alabama has helped make us stronger as we have…
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A traffic shift on I-85 southbound in Macon County begins Thursday evening Jan. 30 for restriping north of Exit 42 near Miles Creek.
Crews will install a temporary barrier rail on Sunday night.
Motorists should expect delays due to changes in traffic patterns, remain alert and follow posted signage while traveling through work zones.
For…
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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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The Alabama Department of Transportation has the inside lane closed at Exit 38 for bridge repairs.
The inside lane will be closed until repairs are completed, approximately one week.
The bridge railing was damaged during a crash in the early hours of Jan. 25.
Motorists should plan accordingly for delays and use alternate routes…
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