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National Teen Driver Safety Week reminds young drivers that safe choices save lives

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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Mar 06

ALDOT begins RCUT installation on US-331 at Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road

Preliminary map shown at public meeting in Fall 2022. Minor engineering changes are possible.

An Alabama Department of Transportation project to modify the intersection of US-331 and Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road in Montgomery County, begins Thursday, March 7, weather permitting.

The project will modify the intersection of US-331 and Hobbie Road/Butler Mill Road into a restricted crossing U-turn intersection (RCUT).

This intersection eliminates left turns from Hobbie Road and…

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Mar 06

Upgrades ahead for Gadsden rail crossing

The railroad crossing on US-431 near the former Goodyear plant in Gadsden will undergo more than $1 million in upgrades this month.

Motorists accustomed to bracing for bumps at the railroad tracks on US-431/East Meighan Boulevard near the former Goodyear plant in Gadsden can look forward to a smoother, safer crossing thanks to planned upgrades.

However, motorists should brace for short-term delays starting Wednesday, March 13, when OmniTRAX, operator of the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, begins…

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Mar 04

Crews continue to patch potholes on I-65 in Morgan County

January's winter storm created potholes on many routes, including parts of I-65 in Morgan County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing work to fix numerous potholes that appeared on Alabama highways following January’s winter storm. Though patching operations may cause temporary delays for motorists, the repairs will help ensure smoother and safer travel.

Paving operations on I-65 in Morgan County will resume this week

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Mar 01

Traffic signal coming to US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery

Project map of US-231 and US-82 intersection improvements

An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County will begin, Monday, March 4, weather permitting.

The continuous “Green T” signal will give a constant green indication for southbound US-231, while stopping northbound traffic as needed to allow turns to and…

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Feb 29

Alabama’s artistic Little River Canyon Bridge designed to fit the natural terrain

A breathtaking view of Little River Canyon National Preserve with the Little River Canyon bridge on SR-35 in the background connecting Cherokee and Dekalb counties.

Nestled in the Little River Canyon National Preserve, the Little River Canyon bridge on SR-35 connects Cherokee and Dekalb counties. When this bridge opened in August of 2010, it was the first of its kind in the state. The intent was to integrate the bridge design into the natural terrain of the surrounding preserve.

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Feb 26

Lane closures planned for US-72/Florence Boulevard this week

Most of the work on the US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project takes place behind concrete barriers, separating traffic from workers.

Lane closures are planned this week for the US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project between Indian Springs Drive and Sky Park Road in Lauderdale County. The closures will be implemented outside peak travel times to limit impacts to traffic. 

The schedule of lane closures is:

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