Motorists traveling to Alabama’s beach communities should plan ahead as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) prepares for a temporary traffic shift on SR-161 (Beach Express).
SR 161 ICW Bridge – Baldwin County
Beginning Sunday, May 10 at 7 a.m., southbound Beach Express traffic will be detoured while crews complete final work on the new…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to open the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County with a new traffic pattern designed to improve travel to Alabama’s beach communities.
To complete final construction of the two southbound lanes at the north roundabout, a temporary detour will be in place for drivers heading south…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Spanish Fort, has completed roadway improvements on SR-225 from Oakridge Drive to General Canby Boulevard.
The project widened the roadway and added a center turn lane. It also included drainage and grading improvements designed to improve safety and traffic flow for motorists traveling…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues making progress on construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.
Motorists can expect an important milestone soon: the anticipated opening of two lanes of traffic with a one-way traffic flow across the new bridge on or before Memorial Day.
To help drivers prepare, ALDOT…
Jason Shaw understands that in Baldwin County, roads do more than connect places, they support daily life, economic growth and tourism. As ALDOT’s District 92 Administrator, Shaw leads a team responsible for maintaining key roadways that serve residents, businesses and millions of visitors each year.
“Baldwin County is always moving,” Shaw said. “Our job is…
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The I-10 Exit 44 ramp closure will affect the eastbound Interstate 10 ramp to Loxley overnight for lighting work.
Closure details:
Date: Sunday night, Feb. 22, 2026
Time: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Location: Eastbound I-10 ramp at Exit 44 (Loxley)
Reason: Installation of high-mast light pole fixtures. Poles must be lowered and reinstalled.
Detour information:
Eastbound I-10…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make steady progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge project in Gulf Shores.
The contractor, Scott Bridge Company, will close a portion of Canal Road for five days, beginning Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to safely install bridge painting equipment for the steel bridge girders over Canal Road,…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to advance construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.
The $52 million project is designed to reduce congestion to Alabama’s beaches and improve safety for residents and visitors. The bridge project is paired with a new connector road to SR-161, creating a major new…
Read More “ALDOT continues progress on Intracoastal Waterway Bridge and SR-161 Connector”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently visited Robertsdale High School in Baldwin County to highlight career opportunities in civil engineering. They also shared information about ALDOT’s Professional Civil Engineer Trainee (PCET) program. The visit took place during the school’s annual career day, an event that helps juniors and seniors explore career paths after graduation.
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At the request of local school and public safety officials, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing new school zone speed limits on SR-59 in Loxley near Baldwin Preparatory Academy.
To improve safety for students, staff and motorists traveling through the area, the following changes will take effect soon:
Speed limit approaching the school…Read More “New school zone speed limits coming to Baldwin Preparatory Academy on SR-59”
