The ALDOT Aeronautics bureau grant program does more than distribute funds, it carefully coordinates a process that helps Alabama’s airports grow and meet the needs of their local communities.
At the heart of this effort is the annual airport funding cycle. Developed with input from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport directors and engineering consultants,...
Read More "How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced a new public awareness campaign aimed at helping drivers avoid hitting low bridges with vehicles.
The theme for 2025’s bridge hit campaign is “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right.” The campaign will encourage people to check that their vehicle is not too tall to safely fit under…
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ALDOT crews are making safe a bridge and exit ramp damaged by a steel coil that fell from a truck this afternoon at the I-65 and I-565 interchange.
The approach, deck and rail of the flyover bridge from I-565 westbound to I-65 southbound were damaged in several places.
ALDOT crews patched lightly-damaged areas but will…
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As part of its commitment to aviation safety across the state, the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau conducted inspections this past week. The team visited Enterprise Municipal Airport and the Flowers Hospital helipad in Dothan.
Routine inspections keep Alabama’s aviation network safe, reliable, and prepared for daily and emergency use.
Airport inspection
“Enterprise…
Demolition of the bridge on SR-243 at Cedar Creek in Franklin County began today.
Removal of the 60-year-old bridge southeast of Russellville will make way for a replacement to be constructed by contractor Miller and Miller.
ALDOT estimates the $2.8 million project will take about a year.
Excavator demolishing the existing bridge on SR-243 in…Read More “Bridge demolition on SR-243 at Cedar Creek begins”
Starting today, July 21, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is starting a short-term geotechnical investigation along US-98 at Fly Creek in Fairhope. This work is an important step in the engineering planning and design of new bridges that will replace the current culvert structure.
Drill crew drilling on US-98 Drill crew drilling on US-98…Read More “Geotechnical work started today on US-98”
Overnight lane closures on the I-65 Tennessee River Bridges originally planned for Sunday, July 20, have been rescheduled to Thursday, July 24.
Bridge rail and guardrail work will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and conclude about 5 a.m. Friday, July 25.
Motorists are advised to expect single-lane closures. The subcontractors will work on the northbound…
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The US-31 and McQueen Smith Road intersection in Prattville will have a change in traffic pattern beginning Monday, July 21.
McQueen Smith Road will temporarily be a right in and right out at the US-31 intersection. This traffic pattern should be in place for approximately one week.
This change will be in place for crews…
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Governor Kay Ivey today announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.
The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created…
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ALDOT advises motorists to expect lane closures on I-65 on two upcoming nights for rehabilitation of the Tennessee River Bridges.
Weather permitting, subcontractors will implement single-lane closures for work on bridge rails and guardrail from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, to 5 a.m. Friday, July 18, and again from 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20, to…
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This is the fourth in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
On any given day in ALDOT’s Jasper District, the plan can change before breakfast. With more than 500 lane miles to maintain and a wave of growth continuing to reshape the Walker…
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