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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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Dec 02

ALDOT substantially completes major US-82 project in Tuscaloosa

The US-82 Rebuild Alabama Act project is substantially completed in Tuscaloosa County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has substantially completed a major project along US-82 from SR-69 to Rice Mine Road.

This marks the first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County. It is expected to improve mobility, boost safety and enhance local commerce.

The roadway now features an additional travel lane in each direction,…

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Nov 27

ALDOT completes fiber project along I-65 in Chilton County

The Alabama Department of Transportation has completed a fiber infrastructure project along Interstate 65 in Chilton County that spanned approximately 21 miles.

The completed project will provide the Traffic Management Center with better technological capabilities to manage traffic flow. It is also expected to improve safety, mobility, commerce and travel-time reliability for motorists.

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Nov 26

ALDOT beginning access management project on US-231 in Troy

Entire project limits of the US-231 access management project from SR-87 to Industrial Park Boulevard in Troy.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin an access management project along US-231 in Troy from Elba Highway (SR-87) to Industrial Park Boulevard on Monday, Dec. 2, weather permitting.

The contractor began installing signs in preparation for the project on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The project, presented to the public in August 2023, will limit…

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Nov 26

ALDOT announces major upgrade to Tensaw River Bridge

Rendering of the updated Tensaw River Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a $78.8 million project to replace the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the US-90 Causeway. Starting as early as January 2025. ALDOT expects the project to take about two years, weather permitting, bringing essential safety upgrades and boosting economic development along this…

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Nov 25

Road Diets: A smart solution for safer, more efficient roads

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is improving safety and mobility on our state’s roadways. One innovative approach used is the Road Diet.

What is a Road Diet?

A Road Diet is a cost-effective strategy to enhance safety and mobility on traditional four-lane undivided highways. It involves converting a four-lane road into a three-lane road…

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Nov 22

ALDOT extends SR-41 detour due to delays

Crews repairing the roadway on SR-41 after the landslide

ALDOT is extending the detour on SR-41 for landslide repairs between Hybart and Franklin until early 2025 due to unexpected delays. Recent rain and weather challenges have slowed the timeline, pushing back the completion of critical repairs at milepost 65.4.

ALDOT put this detour in place on Sept. 9, to support ongoing work to restore…

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Nov 22

ALDOT implements access management on Cobbs Ford Road

Map showing planned access management on Cobbs Ford Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing an access management project along Cobbs Ford Road, between Bass Pro Boulevard and the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 65.  

The contractor started the project on Monday, Nov. 18.  

The project, presented to the public in Sept. 2023, limits some turning movements by installing concrete…

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Nov 22

ALDOT limits road construction for Thanksgiving holiday

Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures from Wednesday, Nov. 27 at noon through Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.

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