Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website.
The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024....
Read More "Crash fatalities decline in Alabama in 2024"Beginning Tues., Sept. 2, crews will begin installing signs for an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on I-65 in Montgomery.
The project will include work on the I-65 north and south exit ramps at exit 168 (South Boulevard).
The project will install concrete pavement on both ramps.
Lane closures are possible on the exit…
Read More “ALDOT begins I-65 exit ramp project at South Boulevard”
The Bibb Graves Bridge in downtown Wetumpka will be closed beginning Tues., Sept. 2, at 7 a.m.
The bridge will be closed for approximately one week while crews repair damage sustained on Aug. 15.
The contractor expects to progress continuously, weather permitting, until completion.
A signed detour utilizing SR-14 and US-231 will be in place….
Read More “Bibb Graves Bridge repairs begin Tuesday; detour in place”
ALDOT traffic engineers work closely every year with local schools and law enforcement to address traffic patterns and drive-time concerns.
Working together to find solutions for student drop-off during the early morning rush hour is one example of how cooperation and innovative traffic management can address issues of concern at most schools throughout the state.
…Read More “New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary shows strong results”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin temporary lane closures for the Pike Road roundabout project on Tues., Sept. 2.
The lane closures will be at the I-85/SR-126/US-80 intersection to further progress the project. The lane closures will be in place nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until work is complete, approximately three nights.
Access…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a stretch of Skyland Boulevard (US-11) from SR-69 to Pleasant Hill Drive in Tuscaloosa.
The 5.24-mile nighttime project will also include left turn lane lengthening and enhancements at Hargrove Road, Palisades Drive and Cypress Creek Avenue.
Work is scheduled to begin Sunday, Sept. 7 and will…
Read More “ALDOT to resurface portion of Skyland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) began a resurfacing project on I-65 in Montgomery this week.
The project includes resurfacing, guardrail installation and traffic striping on I-65 from Pintlala Creek to exit 167 (US-80).
Travelers can expect possible lane closures Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly…
One lane of I-20 eastbound remains closed for bridge repairs near Oxford in Calhoun County.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews shut down the right lane between mileposts 190-192 on Monday, Aug. 25.
During the repair, Exit 191 at the project site remains open.
Tuesday afternoon, the maintenance team had made significant progress replacing the…
Read More “I-20 near Oxford closed to one lane for bridge repair”
An ALDOT resurfacing project on US-331 in Luverne begins Wednesday, August 27.
The project on US-331 from Richburg Hill Road to Fourth Street in Luverne includes resurfacing and traffic striping.
Travelers should expect lane closures and adhere to the posted speed limit throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly for delays and be…
Daytime lane closures are scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, on the I-85 resurfacing project in Montgomery.
Intermittent lane closures will be in place on I-85 south and north from Hall Street to Ann Street. The lane closures will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Travelers should expect delays and plan accordingly. Drivers should observe…
Read More “UPDATE: I-85 resurfacing in Montgomery; daytime lane closures”
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews have reopened the southbound Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) ramps off I-59 in Trussville.
ALDOT has worked to meet a goal to reopen the busy ramps by August 29 and finished three days early.
In July, ALDOT shut down the ramps as part of the larger 3.8-mile widening…
Read More “Trussville I-59 exit ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road reopen “
