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…
A member of the ALDOT UAS team getting ready to fly a Wingtra drone.
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 the ALDOT crews who volunteered to assist the Florida Department of Transportation with debris cleanup following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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…
Drive Safe Alabama is a lead broadcast sponsor of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 7 State Football Championship this week in Birmingham.
The AHSAA Super 7 begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Protective Stadium with nine games spread across three days.
Through the AHSAA partnership with Drive Safe Alabama, thousands of fans statewide…
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The 2024 Christmas tree being delivered to the Alabama state capitol
Each year, employees from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) cut down, haul, install and help decorate the official state Christmas tree that sits at the top of the Capitol steps facing Dexter Avenue in Montgomery.
This year’s tree is an Eastern Red Cedar standing at 37 feet tall.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen…
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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Dec. 2-6, 2024, marks Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. As the population of older adults (65 and up) continues to grow, promoting safe driving practices becomes increasingly important.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 17% of licensed drivers in 2022 fell into the older adult category, totaling over 57.8 million people. In…
Location of Blue Gurth Swamp bridge on SR-14 in Dallas County.
The Blue Gurth Swamp bridge on SR-14 in Dallas County will reopen by end of the day today, Nov. 27.
The bridge replacement project began in February with an expected completion of spring 2025.
Even though the bridge is open and the detour is no longer in place, crews will still have final items to…
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