National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19-25, is being recognized nationwide to raise awareness about the risks faced by young drivers. The annual campaign, led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is intended to encourage communities and parents to promote safe driving among teenagers who are still gaining experience behind the wheel.
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Read More "National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives"Repairs to the damaged Wrights Mill Road bridge continued throughout the weekend.
On Monday, May 6, the contractor was able to pour concrete. The contractor will continue with minor work while waiting on the concrete to cure.
Once the concrete has completed curing, the bridge will be reopened and the contractor will begin removing the…
Read More “Wrights Mill Road bridge repairs almost complete”
District and area crews throughout the West Central Region competed in the ROADeo this spring to promote skill advancement for heavy equipment operators and to improve safety techniques.
Winners from the Fayette Area and Tuscaloosa Area will advance to the statewide event in Montgomery on May 15 and vie for a chance to represent the…
Read More “Area ROADeo winners advance to state competition”
Summer is just around the corner, and for many Alabamians that means fun days at the beach, summer vacations, and family cookouts. Unfortunately, it also means hurricane season.
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, but May 5-11 is set aside as National Hurricane Preparedness Week–a calm before the storm to make sure you are…
Read More “Prepare for hurricane season with help from ALDOT”
ALDOT has been working together with biologists from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to protect endangered bat species and their habitats across Alabama’s roadways.
For years now, ALDOT and USFWS have collaborated prior to beginning any project that may disturb the habitats of these endangered species, similar to the site surveys done to…
Read More “ALDOT engineers work with biologists to protect endangered bat species”
Since 2017, the Alabama Department of Transportation has used the highly successful ALDOT Leadership Academy to help train and develop the next generation of transportation leaders within ALDOT. This April, 26 current and future ALDOT leaders graduated ready to help elevate not only their careers but the department as a whole.
A Strong Curriculum for…Read More “ALDOT Leadership Academy graduates 26 in spring class”
In a significant move aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has commenced a crucial infrastructure project along US-43 in Clarke County this week. The project, which focuses on adding a vital center turn lane between the cities of Grove Hill and Jackson, marks a proactive step to…
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May is Youth Traffic Safety Month
As temperatures rise and the school year ends, May marks National Youth Traffic Safety Month. It is a crucial time to raise awareness about road and driving safety for young drivers. Teenagers are at a higher risk on the road and traffic crashes are a leading cause of death…
In a heartfelt gesture of community support, employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Southwest Region presented a $700 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile earlier this week. The donation was the result of funds raised during the ALDOT Southwest Region Friends and Family Golf Tournament, which took place on April…
An Alabama Department of Transportation project on SR-27 in Geneva County will begin Thursday, May 2, weather permitting.
The project will consist of shoulder widening and resurfacing from the Geneva County line for 4.6 miles to the beginning of the four-lane section.
Travelers should remain mindful of people and equipment in the work zone and…
Read More “Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Geneva County begins Thursday, May 2”
There will be more than just vehicles on the auction block at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s absolute public auction this Thursday and Friday, May 2-3. The auction, located at 537 Traffic Operations Drive in Montgomery, begins at 9 a.m., Thursday.
A variety of equipment and vehicles of various makes and models are up for…
