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) will implement a detour beginning Monday, September 9, 2024, as part of the ongoing landslide repair project on SR-41 at milepost 65.4, between the communities of Hybart and Franklin.
This marks the next phase of a critical project that began in June 2024, aimed at addressing the damage caused…
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As John Nathan Dunaway approaches his ten year anniversary as an employee of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), he says when you love your job, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.
Dunaway is a Transportation Technologist and the Chief Bridge Inspector for ALDOT’s Southeast Region Troy Area.
Dunaway began his…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a project on SR-27 from US-431 to SR-10 in Abbeville on Tuesday, weather permitting.
The project will include shoulder widening, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) takes center stage in organizing the massive logistics behind football gamedays.
On fall Saturdays when more than 100,000 football fans flood into Tuscaloosa, ALDOT works tirelessly to ensure smooth and efficient traffic flow, turning what could be a logistical nightmare into a well-oiled machine.
Just like in Field of…
Stepping out in front of vehicles to stop traffic for students has been a safety concern for school crossing guards throughout the years. That’s why the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has rolled out a brand-new pilot program in Mobile designed to make school zones safer for everyone, especially the crossing guards who bravely guide…
Read More “School zone crossing guards have a new way to stop traffic”
It was standing room only at the Gardendale Civic Center on August 27 as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public forum and design hearing to gather community input on the next phase of the Birmingham Northern Beltline.
An estimated crowd over 600 residents, first responders, business leaders and area officials attended the…
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Signal engineers in the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest Region have made significant progress in the first phase of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP) expansion in Mobile, Alabama. The retiming of 66 traffic signals has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing ALDOT to advance the next phase earlier than planned.
What’s Next?
Starting…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in collaboration with the City of Anniston, would like to make citizens aware of an ongoing, significant road work project on SR-21. This project, aimed at enhancing safety, access management, and resurfacing, will ultimately span from milepost 258 to milepost 265 in Calhoun County.
Starting immediately, ALDOT will…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has started a resurfacing project on SR-185 in Greenville beginning at US-31 and continuing to the end of the bridge over the CSX railroad today. The project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.
Motorists should be aware of temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project,…
Read More “Resurfacing of SR-185 in Greenville starting today”
What’s Happening?
Starting Wednesday, August 28th, the new traffic signal at Lott Rd and SR-158 will be turned on in flash mode. This gives everyone time to get familiar with the new signal.
Important Dates:
Flash Mode: August 28 – September 3 (until 9 a.m.) Full Operation: Tuesday, September 3, 9 a.m.
Signal Coordination:
The new signal…
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