The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.
ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports...
Read More "ALDOT communications wins big at TransComm"The Alabama Department of Transportation will be performing resurfacing, guardrail end anchor installation, and traffic striping along SR-1 (US-431) from the Henry Road intersection to the Iron Mountain Road intersection in Anniston.
This project will require 24-hour lane closures on SR-1 during the resurfacing phase. The outside lanes will be closed first for approximately…
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This is the seventh in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
Serving Fayette and Lamar counties, the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Fayette District is rooted in close-knit communities with a deep sense of purpose.
Once hubs for textile manufacturing and coal mining, these…
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…
