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Move Over Law protects more than emergency responders

Most drivers are familiar with Alabama’s Move Over Law and understand they must move over or slow down when approaching a stopped police car, fire truck or ambulance displaying emergency lights. What many may not realize is that the law extends far beyond emergency responders.

Alabama’s John Hubbard Move Over Act also protects road maintenance...

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May 04, 2026

I-59 northbound exit ramps to close at Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville

The Chalkville Mountain Road ramps exiting and entering I-59 northbound should reopen by July.

The I-59 widening project in Trussville is shifting into its next significant phase.

Starting on Monday, May 18, weather permitting, ALDOT will close both I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141).  

The contractor is incentivized to reopen the entrance and exit ramps within 40 days.

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May 01, 2026

Hall Road overpass detour planned for I-10 project in Mobile County at Mississippi state line

Motorists traveling between Mississippi and McDonald Road CR 39 (Exit 10) should prepare for possible delays as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) begins a resurfacing and bridge improvement project on Interstate 10 in Mobile County.

The resurfacing project includes raising the Hall Road bridge over I-10 near the AL/MS state line to improve clearance…

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Apr 30, 2026

Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern

ICW Bridge SR 161 Baldwin County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to open the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County with a new traffic pattern designed to improve travel to Alabama’s beach communities.

To complete final construction of the two southbound lanes at the north roundabout, a temporary detour will be in place for drivers heading south…

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Apr 30, 2026

Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement on SR-13 (US-43) over Cold Creek north of Creola

Motorists traveling on SR-13 (US-43) north of Creola should expect traffic impacts as crews continue bridge replacement work over Cold Creek.

The project is using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC)—a method that allows crews to build major bridge components off-site and install them quickly, reducing overall construction time and traffic disruption.

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Apr 30, 2026

US-31 improvements at Lacon to detour traffic to I-65

During the project, traffic will use I-65 in lieu of US-31 between Lacon Road and I-65.

An upcoming project to improve US-31 at Lacon in Morgan County will divert traffic to I-65.

The $1.9 million project includes safety widening, concrete slab repairs and replacements, and paving an asphalt overlay. The project extends from the Cullman County line to Lacon Road.

The two-lane segment of US-31 north of I-65 Exit 318 to…

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Apr 29, 2026

ALDOT releases fiscal year 2025 Annual Report

FY25 Annual Report

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, now available on the ALDOT website. The report highlights the department’s accomplishments and operations from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025, offering a comprehensive look at projects, investments and initiatives that continue to move Alabama forward.

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Apr 24, 2026

Lanes to return to normal on I-65 Tennessee River Bridges

The I-65 Tennessee River Bridges underwent cleaning, painting, and various steel and concrete repairs since the rehabilitation project began in early 2024. Next week, the contractor will remove the traffic shifts that have been in place for most of the project's duration.

Travel lanes will soon return to their normal configuration on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges.

The lanes on both bridges were shifted about two years ago to provide work areas for a $23.7 million bridge rehabilitation project.

The contractor, Cekra Inc., performed repairs to extend the useful lifespans of the 53-year-old bridges. The project included…

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Apr 24, 2026

ALDOT holds ROADeo for Tuscaloosa, Fayette Areas

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Tuscaloosa Area and Fayette Area on Thursday, April 23.

The ROADeo encourages safety and precision while helping operators sharpen their skills across a variety of equipment challenges. Competitors tested their abilities on machines such as single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor mowers,…

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