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"Improving highway safety in Alabama continues to be a pressing need. In 2022, there were 986 lives lost on Alabama roads. More than 37,000 injuries, some life-changing, happened in vehicle crashes during 2022.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is bringing awareness to this deadly issue through its highway safety campaign called Drive Safe Alabama….
As high school football season kicks off in Alabama, Drive Safe Alabama is partnering with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) to promote safe driving messages to thousands of fans statewide. This partnership is a key component to Drive Safe Alabama’s ongoing efforts to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities by encouraging safe driving behaviors.
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Starting August 14, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the City of Mobile, and Mobile County will launch a major upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. As part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP), this initiative will see the deployment of new controllers and hardware to 174 traffic signals.
Project…Read More “RTOP expansion to enhance traffic signal operations in Mobile County and City of Mobile”
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to perform a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.
The bridge painting, which is intended to prevent corrosion and rust, is expected to begin Thursday, August 8 and will continue for approximately five weeks, weather permitting.
The contractor is only allowed to…
No bats were found after a thorough search of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge, Campus Drive Bridge and the railroad bridge west of Campus Drive when the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) conducted a bat survey in Tuscaloosa on August 3.
ALDOT crew members look for bats under the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on August…Read More “ALDOT finds no bats during bridge survey in Tuscaloosa”
The new continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County is now in operation.
Crews will be performing additional work items so motorists should continue to plan for delays and remain mindful of people and equipment in the area.
For more information on the project see: Traffic…
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As the summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, they will be commuting to school on foot, by bicycle and by school bus or private vehicles. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is gearing up for a significant increase in traffic.
To help minimize traffic congestion and enhance safety, ALDOT’s…
The center turn lane project on US-31 in Spanish Fort, which started June 3, 2024, will be fully open to traffic beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, in time for the first day of school in Baldwin County. Permanent striping and signal detection work will follow in the coming days with alternate lane configurations.
Project Details:…Read More “Center turn lane project nears completion on US-31 in Spanish Fort”
The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on US-29 in Andalusia starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.
The project extends from US-84 to Max Barton Road.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and equipment.
The approximately $1 million…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-134 in Dale County starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.
The project extends from CR-67 in Midland City to the Henry County line.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and…
Read More “Resurfacing project on SR-134 in Dale County begins Monday”
