Governor Ivey met with Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews on Dec. 5 to express her gratitude for their selfless assistance in disaster relief efforts in Florida following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
“It was a privilege to meet the ALDOT workers who were deployed to Florida to aid in recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton and...
Read More "Governor Ivey expresses gratitude to ALDOT disaster relief crews"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to begin the final phase of the Gordo Bypass next week. The project is expected to improve safety, mobility and commerce in West Alabama.
The project will realign US-82 from the northwest city limits of Gordo to just east of the Tuscaloosa County line. Once completed, US-82 will…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin resurfacing SR-147 in Auburn on Wednesday, October 9, weather permitting.
The project includes resurfacing from the Interstate 85 interchange to the intersection of North College Street in Auburn.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly for…
A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers! Your hard work and dedication are making a real difference in keeping Alabama’s beaches and waterways beautiful. The 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, held on September 21, 2024, was a remarkable success, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers…
ALDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 resurfacing program is set to enhance approximately 95 miles of roadways across the Southwest Region. The region will see approximately $22 million allocated to resurface around 47 miles over 23 projects in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Conecuh counties. Additionally, the Grove Hill area will benefit from ten projects covering over 48…
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Since 2014, the UrKeys2Drv (Your Keys to Drive) Teen Driving Safety Summit has provided an interactive and impactful learning experience for young drivers across Alabama. This summit brings together hundreds of junior high and high school students from each region of Alabama for a day of learning, interacting and understanding the responsibilities of driving. The…
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In 2025, folks in Baldwin County will see even more sidewalk improvements, thanks to grant money aimed at making local areas more pedestrian-friendly. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has approved funding to continue expanding walkways for pedestrians in several communities. These improvements are all part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which helps…
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Motorists should expect single-lane closures for rehabilitation work on the northbound I-65 Tennessee River Bridge each weekend in October, beginning this Friday.
The contractor will close the outside lane about 6 p.m. on Fridays and reopen it about 5 a.m. on Mondays.
Please expect delays on the northbound roadway during the weekends. Plan additional…
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Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform pavement maintenance, install guardrail and place new traffic striping on a portion of US-82 in Bibb County from the SR-25 overpass to the junction of SR-382 east of Centreville, including the ramps, to improve mobility and safety.
The 4.85-mile project is expected to begin this week…
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A sidewalk improvement project on US-11/Gault Avenue in Fort Payne will start Monday, weather permitting.
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project will install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps from First Street to Third Street North. The project also includes drainage work and curb and gutter replacement.
Through the end of the…
