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May 17, 2024

Nighttime lane closures set for Florence Boulevard

Construction machinery on the side of US-72/Florence Boulevard

US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County will undergo nighttime lane closures next week to accommodate paving on side streets and mainline leveling for a $24 million widening project.

Weather permitting, Grayson Carter and Son Contracting plans to implement single-lane closures in both directions between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. nightly, Sunday, May 19, through Thursday, May…

May 17, 2024

Expect nighttime I-565 eastbound detours

The next series of bridge girders for the Town Madison Interchange on I-565 will be installed on several nights during the next two weeks.

The eastbound roadway will be closed for the safety of the public while the girders — massive steel beams to support the future bridge decks of the Exit 10 westbound on-…

May 16, 2024

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycle in lower right corner, "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" graphic above

Motorcyclist’s Safety Is Everyone’s Safety

May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in Alabama. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycle safety is an ongoing responsibility for all road users. By consistently following safe driving and riding practices and sharing the road with everyone, motorists can help reduce the number of…

May 15, 2024

ALDOT crews to pave Thompson Road at I-65

ALDOT crews will be patching Thompson Road in the immediate area of I-65 Exit 325 in Hartselle on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16. Work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Additionally, a paint crew will be striping recently-patched segments of I-65 in Morgan County on Thursday. Please…

May 14, 2024

Sold! Auction continues to return money back to state funds

In the current economy, spending money on passenger fleets and heavy equipment can make a large dent in transportation budgets. The Alabama Department of Transportation found a way to turn that challenge into an opportunity to recoup money and increase efficiency.

In 1980, state legislation was passed allowing ALDOT to establish a revolving fund…

May 13, 2024

ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-69 in Jasper

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-69 in Jasper from the junction of SR-5 to the north end of Blackwater Creek Bridge to improve mobility and safety.

The 5.7-mile project is expected to begin the week of May 13 and will continue until late…

May 13, 2024

Improvements coming to US-29 interchange in Valley

Drone footage of the work being done on US-29 over I-85

Drivers will soon see improved safety and and traffic flow from a new interchange reconstruction project at the I-85 and US-29 interchange in Valley, Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation project is located approximately a half mile south of the Alabama-Georgia state line, and is expected to open to normal traffic flow on May 20,…

May 10, 2024

ALDOT to assume ownership of Beach Express Bridge on May 23

a commercial truck and passenger car cross over a bridge leading into coastal Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey today confirmed plans for officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Baldwin County Bridge Company to meet on the morning of Thursday, May 23, to sign the paperwork that transfers ownership of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge to ALDOT.

Subject to the closing process, the collection of tolls will…

May 09, 2024

Crews respond to storm damage near Henager

A grapple lifts tree limbs into an ALDOT brush truck.

ALDOT and other responders worked Thursday to clear highways in Jackson and DeKalb counties following overnight storms and a tornado.

Part of SR-40 in Jackson County near Henager remained closed to traffic. The area, between SR-71 and SR-75, was filled with downed trees, powerlines, and debris.

ALDOT responded late Wednesday to begin removing fallen trees…