The ALDOT Aeronautics bureau grant program does more than distribute funds, it carefully coordinates a process that helps Alabama’s airports grow and meet the needs of their local communities.
At the heart of this effort is the annual airport funding cycle. Developed with input from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport directors and engineering consultants,...
Read More "How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports"The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill team has earned an honor for its work on the Linden Bypass project. The project was recently selected for the Clear Water Alabama 2025 Award of Excellence, recognizing exceptional efforts in protecting Alabama’s natural resources.
The Clear Water Alabama award celebrates organizations and individuals who excel in controlling…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing, Cross-Slope corrections, Guardrail and End Anchor installation, and Bridge Guardrail Retrofit along SR-38 (US-280) from the CR-25 intersection to just east of Coosa Street intersection.
This project will require daily lane closures of SR-38 within the Milepost range given during the resurfacing phase. It will…
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As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.
Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.
As a result, drivers…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing, guardrail and end anchor installation, full bridge rail retrofit, bridge guardrail retrofit, traffic striping, and centerline scoring along SR-77 from the Talladega County Line to the Etowah County Line.
This project will require daily lane closures of SR-77 within the Milepost range given during the…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and improve access management on SR-216 from near Covered Bridge Road to George Richmond Parkway in Brookwood.
The project also includes sidewalk installation and traffic signal upgrades. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 11 with the installation of construction signs and is expected to continue…
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Drivers in Orange Beach can soon expect a new traffic signal to be operational at a busy intersection in time for the school year.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Orange Beach, anticipates activating the new traffic signal by early August 2025. It is planned for the intersection of…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation, signal shops play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of state-maintained intersections. Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals across Alabama’s roadways. Crews place each signal for a reason, often based on traffic volume, and carefully calibrate its timing to match posted speed limits and…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at Lafayette High School to discuss a potential project that will involve US-431 from SR-50 to CR-93.
The meeting is scheduled for today, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the proposed…
Parents and motorists traveling near Rockwell Elementary in Spanish Fort should be prepared for a new traffic pattern in place starting Monday, August 11, to ease morning congestion and keep traffic moving safely during school drop-off hours.
Rockwell Elementary – Spanish Fort
The new configuration is the result of a joint effort between ALDOT and…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface SR-159 from the Pickens County line to the intersection of SR-171 in Fayette to improve mobility and safety.
The 12.2-mile project is expected to begin Tuesday, Aug. 5 and will continue until mid-fall, weather permitting.
Drivers should expect possible delays and are encouraged to observe…
