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ALDOT halts temporary lane closures on interstates for Memorial Day holiday

Road construction will not hinder travelers during the Memorial Day holiday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, May 22, 2026 at noon until Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is...

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UPDATE: Jan. 22, 5:28 p.m.

ALDOT crews have been actively clearing snow and treating roadways for ice on priority routes throughout the Southeast Region. Motorists are still urged to avoid unnecessary travel. Falling temperatures increase the risk of black ice forming.

UPDATE: Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, and Montgomery counties– Crews have treated…

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Snow on the Singing River Bridge in Florence, AL

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, could develop, and ALDOT crews are gearing up to keep roadways safe and open.

This winter storm is expected to cause snow across Alabama, with the…

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At the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), connecting with the community is essential to planning and improving the state’s transportation network.

Here’s why public engagement is crucial: Collaboration: ALDOT engineers and public relations coordinators regularly attend public meetings to share updates, showcase road construction plans and address community concerns. Transparency: Through public meetings, presentations…Read More “ALDOT focuses on public engagement”

The O'Neal Bridge over the Tennessee River in Colbert County.

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews worked around the clock to keep roads safe and passable during Winter Storm Cora. The storm brought freezing rain, sleet, and snow to parts of the state, creating hazardous driving conditions.

ALDOT’s Response

Pretreatment: Crews pre-treated roads with brine to help prevent ice formation. Salt brine is merely a…

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