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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The Alabama Department of Transportation Tuscaloosa Area Equipment Maintenance Manager oversees supplies to ensure employees have everything necessary to do their jobs, whether that’s vehicles, office supplies, construction materials or safety gear. Long said he thinks of his department as the glue for the…
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the ramp to I-20 eastbound from I-59 southbound along with the outside lane of the ramp from I-59 northbound to I-20 eastbound to perform a permanent lane shift, including removal and replacement of traffic stripe, markings,…
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A coastal flood event is possible in the Mobile, Ala. area, which may impact the US-90/98 Causeway as a result of Hurricane Francine. The projected storm surge for the region, when combined with strong south winds and occurrence of high tides, may pose significant risks for motorists, especially along low-lying portions of the Causeway. Often…
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Northbound traffic on I-65 in Conecuh County has been shifted onto the newly constructed median roadway and bridges as part of Phase IV of the bridge replacement project over the Sepulga River, located northeast of Evergreen (MP 103.5–106.5).
Drone view of the Sepulga River Bridge on I-65
During this phase of construction, the following changes…
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Weather permitting, beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, the Alabama Department of Transportation will make guardrail repairs as follows:
At various times, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., segments of the I-65 outside (right) lane will be closed from Milepost 225.8 (Chilton County Line) to Milepost 248.3 (Jefferson County Line). All travel lanes will…Read More “Planned lane closures on I-65 NB and SB to perform Guardrail Repairs in Shelby County”
On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.
Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.
During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…
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Alabama’s Coastal Cleanup is back for its 37th year. Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) and The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), are calling on all community members and groups to join in making a difference!
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, thousands of volunteers will gather along Alabama’s beaches, lakes, and streams to remove…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.
Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341.
The Courtland Airport…
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This fall, the Alabama Department of Transportation will provide almost 100 new transit vehicles to rural agencies across Alabama. These vehicles are important to how local governments serve the public transportation needs of their rural residents.
Getting to a doctor appointment, the grocery store or even to work can be a challenge for many residents…
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A contractor will close part of I-59 northbound in DeKalb County near the Georgia state line this afternoon for a $41 million roadway reconstruction project.
Northbound traffic will transition to one lane of the southbound roadway via a crossover about five miles north of Hammondville. For 4.5 miles, concrete barriers will separate single lanes of…
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