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"MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded the contract for the first phase of widening SR-52 in Geneva County.
“I’m proud to announce we have made a significant step forward in the widening of Highway 52, powered by the transformative force of Rebuild Alabama,” said…
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It’s going to be a rainy week for most of Alabama. Great! Wet weather can dampen the mood of any trip. But with a sprinkle of knowledge and splash of caution, you can still make it to work, school, the airport or the doctor’s office! How do you drive safely on wet roads to reach…
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Alabama Department of Transportation crews will temporarily close Alabama 77 northbound for pavement repairs near the Little Bridge in Southside on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
The closure begins at 9 a.m. The northbound roadway will reopen when the work is complete. Northbound traffic will be diverted to the southbound bridge, which will carry one lane of…
An Alabama Department of Transportation project to replace the bridge over Blue Gurth Swamp on SR-14 in Dallas County will begin with sign and traffic control installation on Monday, February 12, weather permitting.
Due to the location of the bridge, the new bridge will be built in the same location of the current structure. A detour will…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on North College Street (SR-147) in Auburn begins Monday, February 5.
The project consists of shoulder widening and resurfacing from Shug Jordan Parkway to U.S. Highway 280. Lane closures and a reduced speed limit are possible throughout the project.
Motorists are advised to plan accordingly for…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation began a resurfacing project on SR-55 in Covington County from the Butler County line to US-84 in River Falls on Monday, February 5, 2024.
The resurfacing project will also include guardrail installation.
In addition to the resurfacing project, the contractor will also be installing centerline scoring on SR-55 for approximately…
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to replace the bridge and make intersection improvements on Highway 5 over the Highway 69 (US-78A) underpass in Jasper.
The project is expected to begin Wednesday, January 17 with the bridge demolition, which will occur for about two weeks. Construction will then take place for approximately one year, weather…
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. Read the full story from the Governor’s newsroom.
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The 67th Annual Alabama Transportation Conference will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, and Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).
The Alabama Transportation Conference is developed by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Auburn University in partnership with ALDOT. The annual event is…
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ALDOT engineers in the Southwest Region bring synchronized traffic signals to rural counties.
Read More “Rural southwest Alabama counties receive improved, synchronized traffic signals”
