May 05, 2025
Update: US-29 bridge rehab in Opelika
As of 3 p.m. today, the US-29 bridge in Opelika is reopened.
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May 05, 2025
May serves as National Youth Traffic Safety Month
As the school year comes to an end, the month of May is recognized as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
The campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about road safety for young drivers and promote safe driving habits.
Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old. According to…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) US-31 resurfacing project in Lowndes and Butler Counties begins Monday, May 5, weather permitting.
The project will take place on US-31 from the Piney Creek Woods bridge to Julian Town Road.
This project includes planing, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits…
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May 02, 2025
Strickland ensures roads are built to last
Every mile of pavement carries more than just vehicles. It reflects careful planning, meticulous testing and precise execution.
Chris Strickland, the Tuscaloosa Area Materials Engineer for ALDOT’s West Central Region, has spent decades ensuring roads are built to stand the test of time. With 25 years in state service, including 16 with ALDOT, Strickland brings…
Crews will begin striping and moving a concrete barrier wall to shift traffic on SR-180 to a portion of newly constructed SR-180 (Canal Road) on Monday, May 5. Traffic will now utilize a portion of the newly constructed roundabout as part of this new traffic pattern.
This traffic shift will take one day to complete….
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and place guardrail on a portion of I-20/59 in Greene County from near milepost 33 to near Exit 41 in Eutaw.
The project began with milling operations last week and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in each…
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May 01, 2025
ALDOT to conduct routine bridge inspection
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform a routine nighttime inspection of the arch bridge in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US-82 beneath the bridge each night from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting. Outside lane closures on I-20/59 are also expected…
May 01, 2025
ALDOT raises awareness for Heatstroke Prevention Day
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is raising awareness for Heatstroke Prevention Day, which is held on Thursday, May 1.
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14-years old and younger in the United States. ALDOT, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging parents and caregivers…
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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The grants are the first round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT)…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is joining national efforts to highlight the importance of responsible choices during Alcohol Awareness Month this April. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder about the dangers of impaired driving and the broader impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, families, and communities across Alabama.
While many Alabamians…
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