The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.
Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.
In the state of Alabama, there...
Read More "Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May"An intersection on busy US-231/US-431 in Huntsville will undergo periodic closures overnight early next week for utility work related to the future Huntsville Northern Bypass.
Huntsville Utilities said electric operations crews will intermittently close the intersection of US-231/US-431 and Bob Wade Lane between 9 p.m. Sunday, March 17, and 6 a.m. Monday, March 18, while…
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Norfolk Southern closed the railroad crossing on SR-35/Fifth Avenue in Fort Payne this morning for track repairs and improvements. The closure between US-11/Gault Avenue and Godfrey Avenue is expected to extend into Wednesday afternoon.
Detours From US-11, traffic bound for SR-35 is detoured to First Street to Godfrey Avenue. From SR-35, traffic bound for US-11…Read More “Fort Payne rail crossing to remain closed Wednesday”
The Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank (ATIB) is an ALDOT program that provides government units with low-interest loans to help fund transportation projects within the state. The goal is to leverage state and federal funds, accelerate priority transportation projects, spur economic development, and assist local governments with their transportation needs.
The ATIB provides a low-cost means…
Several Alabama Department of Transportation operations will take place on I-65 in north Alabama this week, including hot mix pothole patching, guardrail repairs, and core sampling. ALDOT is planning these operations for the middle of the week to limit lane closures to off-peak travel hours on the days anticipated to have the lightest traffic volume.
…Read More “Expect work on I-65 in North Alabama Tuesday and Wednesday”
Work will soon begin on a more than $4 million paving project on SR-69 in Marshall County.
The project includes milling and resurfacing about five miles of four- to five-lane highway from Holbrook drive near Arab to Nuel Road in Guntersville.
Weather permitting, a subcontractor will install work zone signs Tuesday, reducing the speed limit…
Read More “Paving on SR-69 between Arab and Guntersville to begin”
A new state law aims to drive down vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving. Beginning in June of 2024, state and local law enforcement can issue tickets to anyone making a call, sending a text, browsing the web, or watching or recording videos with a phone in their hands. In other words, drive hands-free or…
Read More “Phones down, hands on the wheel: It’s Alabama’s law”
A Friday morning crash involving a commercial vehicle on I-65 close to mile marker 313, near Vinemont in Cullman County, left a tangled section of guardrail blocking the southbound lanes and approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled on the pavement.
An ALDOT crew responded quickly to the 8 a.m. wreck, cutting the damaged…
Read More “ALDOT responds to clear I-65 following crash in Cullman County”
As daylight saving time approaches, it’s a great opportunity to spring into safer driving habits. While losing an hour of sleep has its challenges, getting behind the wheel of a car when you’re drowsy is dangerous and preventable.
According to the latest data from the Crash Facts publication, drowsy driving was a factor in 2,336…
Read More “Stay safe and alert: tips for a smooth transition into daylight saving time”
The new roundabout at SR-87 and SR-167 south of Troy in Pike County is nearing completion.
Beginning Monday, March 11, crews will be working on the inside of the roundabout to prepare for the final traffic pattern. A pilot car and law enforcement will be utilized to direct traffic during this time.
Weather permitting, the…
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A roadway and sidewalk improvement project in Montgomery exemplifies how a strong vision for community mobility can have transformative effects.
Construction started Thursday, Feb. 8, on a West Fairview Avenue project in Montgomery that will make the corridor more accessible to businesses, as well as friendlier for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The city will fund…
Read More “Local planning pays off for Montgomery’s West Fairview Avenue”
