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ALDOT communications wins big at TransComm

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.

ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports...

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on three upcoming bridge rehabilitation projects in the Southeast Region.   

These projects will involve hydro demolition of the bridge decks to extend their life and will require temporary detours.  

BR-0015(548)- Lee County

ALDOT is proposing a bridge rehabilitation project on US-29 over I-85 in…

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ALDOT engineer Chris Wilson speaks to high school students.

Deciding what to do after high school graduation is a big decision. Chris Wilson, a designer working for the Alabama Department of Transportation, recently gave high school students at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School in Montgomery a look into what their future could be if they decide to pursue a career in civil engineering.

As someone…

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We’ve all been stuck for what feels like forever at a busy intersection, especially while trying to turn left. A new type of interchange is addressing this very problem.

The diverging diamond interchange (DDI), also known as a double crossover diamond (DCD), was created to make otherwise busy intersections more efficient for traffic flow and…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is expecting an increase in traffic volume during the upcoming holiday weekend and urges travelers to prioritize safe driving. For the safety of all motorists and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures will take place on Alabama interstates from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July…

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US-31 and US-84 triangular intersection in Conecuh County

The Alabama Department of Transportation has started a long-awaited construction project in Conecuh County aimed at realigning and modifying the intersection of US-31 and US-84 near Evergreen. This project is designed to reduce the number of accidents in the area, which has seen a high number of collisions under the current intersection configuration.

The construction…

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The ASAP program works to keep traffic running smoothly across the state.

Stranded on the interstate? Driving around major debris on your morning commute? The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) just may be able to help with that – ASAP. 

ALDOT’s  Alabama Service Assistance Patrol program (ASAP) doesn’t stand for “as soon as possible,” but that’s exactly how employees of the ASAP program work to keep traffic…

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