Bridge Archives

Jun 02, 2026

Girders set for Mitchell Boulevard Bridge

Miller & Miller today installed bridge girders for the replacement of the northbound half of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence.

The six 137-foot girders — long, horizontal beams that will support the future bridge deck — each weigh 52.3 tons.

With southbound traffic temporarily stopped, a pair of cranes lifted the girders…

May 14, 2026

ALDOT to repair US-43 Cedar Creek bridge

ALDOT will repair the southbound bridge on US-43 over Cedar Creek just south of Russellville in Franklin County on Tuesday, May 19, weather permitting.

A hole about one foot wide developed in the bridge deck Sunday, May 10. Crews covered the hole with a metal plate to make it safe for traffic in the short…

Mar 11, 2026

US-431 bridges in Guntersville to get paintjob

The US-431 bridges in Guntersville are viewed from between the bridges on the south bank of the Tennessee River. The shadows of vehicles traversing the southbound bridge are cast on the side of the northbound bridge by the late afternoon sun.

Painting of the Veterans Memorial Bridges on US-431 over the Tennessee River in Guntersville may begin next week.

ALDOT’s contractor, Cekra Inc., will paint the structural steel and rails of both half-mile long bridges. The faded green will be coated with battleship gray. The $6.7 million project will also include repairs to joints on the…

Mar 11, 2026

ALDOT bridge featured among winners in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest

The two spans of the General W K Wilson bridge, seen from below

A photograph of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge has earned statewide recognition — and it was taken by a talented young Alabamian.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) recently announced the winners of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Among them is 17-year-old Joanna Junaid of Mobile, whose image of the…

Nov 07, 2025

Temporary bridge closure in Notasulga begins Wednesday

Map showing signed detour for SR-81 bridge closure

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Alabama Department of Transportation will briefly close the bridge on SR-81 (Tuskegee Street) over the railroad in Notasulga.

The bridge will be closed for maintenance repairs at approximately 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13.

During the bridge closure a signed detour will…

Nov 05, 2025

ALDOT closing US-280 traffic at Pumphouse Road for bridge girder installation

ALDOT to shut down US-280 at Pumphouse Road to install new bridge girders.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reaching a significant milestone in its ongoing US-280 widening project by setting the first girders for the new Pumphouse Road Bridge.

This work requires a total traffic closure for crews to safely install the 100-foot beams across the width of the highway.

Beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday,…

Oct 15, 2025

New SR-50 bridge over Wind Creek open in Tallapoosa County

SR-50 bridge Wind Creek Tallapoosa County

The new SR-50 bridge over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County is now open to traffic.

The bridge is located 2.5 miles east of Martin Dam, northwest of Reeltown.

Traffic is crossing the new SR-50 bridge over Wind Creek in Tallapoosa County.

Crews shifted traffic from the original 1952 span to its replacement on Friday, October…

Sep 23, 2025

Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin

Aerial view of Dauphin Island Bridge (SR 193) in Mobile County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a major rehabilitation project on the Dauphin Island Bridge, located on SR-193. This work will help extend the life of the bridge and improve safety for motorists.

Key Information: Start date: September 30, 2025 Location: Dauphin Island Bridge (SR-193), 3.45 miles long Work includes: Bridge rehabilitation…Read More “Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin”

Jul 23, 2025

Parker Road bridge over I-65 to close Thursday at noon

Underneath the Parker Road bridge showing raised supports and construction equipment during elevation work on I-65.

The Parker Road bridge over I-65 near Hartselle is scheduled to close Thursday, July 24, at noon as part of a project to raise the bridge structure.

Crews will elevate the bridge 13 inches to achieve a 17-foot clearance over I-65. The closure is expected to last about six weeks, and motorists should use alternate…

Jul 23, 2025

ALDOT announces new bridge hit awareness campaign

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…