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Jan 09

If you travel during winter weather, travel intelligently — ALDOT has tools to help

Man at computer watching a bank of screens with weather and traffic information

ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provides information to motorists to help them make better travel decisions during severe weather events such as the approaching winter storm Cora.

Cora threatens to coat much of the state in snow and ice and produce widespread travel impacts when it arrives Friday, Jan. 9, and throughout the weekend. The…

Jan 03

ALDOT preparing for potential winter weather impacts

Two service trucks salting a roadway with vehicles in the lane beside them

With forecasts predicting a potential wave of cold weather and the possibility of winter precipitation across Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing to keep state roadways safe for motorists.

ALDOT is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other meteorological sources to track the development and movement of…

Oct 31

ALGO Traffic: A True Grit award winner

Members of the Alabama Department of Transportation and Center for Advanced Public Safety received an award on stage before a red curtain.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announces that its traveler information platform, ALGO Traffic, won a prestigious True Grit Best Project Award at the 2024 Gulf Region ITS annual meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Specifically, ALGO Traffic is a valuable tool for drivers, providing real-time traffic updates, construction alerts, and incident information.

Meanwhile, GRITS, an organization…

Jun 28

Hit the road with confidence: using ALGO Traffic for your Alabama road trip

Alabama’s got a lot to offer road trippers, from beautiful beaches to historic sites. But before you hit the gas, take a moment to prep for your journey. Traffic jams can turn a scenic drive into a stressful crawl. That’s where ALGO Traffic comes in!

What is ALGO Traffic?

Developed by the Alabama Department of…

May 07

ALGO Kiosk keeps travelers aware of traffic conditions

people standing in a rest area lobby under a tv displaying ALGO Traffic information

Did you know that the opening of the Lanett Welcome Center in January 2022, was also the launch of ALGO Kiosks in Alabama welcome centers and rest areas. This was developed as an additional component of ALGO Traffic to provide traveler information to the public visiting ALDOT maintained facilities. The ALGO Kiosk displays current travel…

Dec 21

ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation is anticipating higher than average traffic volumes on Alabama roadways. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures from Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at 11:59…

Dec 13

ALDOT enhances ALGO Traffic

Easier Access to Traffic Condition Details and New Personalized Traveler Alerts

The Alabama Department of Transportation has launched a new version of its ALGO Traffic app and website. This update provides travelers with an enhanced user experience by integrating more details and personalized information to help travelers avoid roadway congestion and get to their destination…

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