East Central Region Archives

Feb 12

ALDOT to host a public involvement meeting in Eastaboga

Public involvement meeting for a proposed roundabout in Eastaboga in Talladega County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential roundabout project at the intersection SR-4 (US-78) and John W Wills Avenue (Mudd Street) in Eastaboga.

The proposed project would address traffic delays and reduce crash risks at the referenced interchange.

Construction could begin by late 2027 and…

Feb 09

ALDOT resurfacing I-59/20 between Fairfield and Hueytown

ALDOT starting two-mile resurfacing project on I-59/20 near Fairfield.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project to replace an aging section of I-59/20 near Fairfield began Sunday, Feb. 8.

The project will replace two miles of deteriorating asphalt between the Fairfield Boulevard and Valley Road bridges.

More than 60,000 vehicles pass through that section of interstate daily.

Several asphalt patches on I-59/20 between…Read More “ALDOT resurfacing I-59/20 between Fairfield and Hueytown”

Jan 28

Anniston District works to create some of the best highway rideability in Alabama

District 42 serves Calhoun County roadways in and around Anniston.

ALDOT’s Anniston District continues to serve Calhoun County with a team-centered focus to keep motorists moving.

Traditionally, District 42 sees some of the most severe weather in the Alexander City Area.

Crews effectively respond to tornadoes and snow/ice events whenever they hit the most populated district in East Central Alabama.

With a dozen maintenance team…

Jan 25

East Central winter weather updates

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 7:38 p.m.

The Auburn District is pretreating bridges with potassium acetate, and intersections/steep grades with calcium magnesium acetate and sand/CMA mixture where needed.

They will start with Randolph County and work their way back into South Chambers and Lee Counties as the evening progresses.

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 6:18 p.m.

Jan 21

ALDOT preparing for upcoming winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.

While forecasts are constantly…

Jan 16

ALDOT monitoring forecasts ahead of potential winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other sources to track a weather disturbance that has the potential to bring winter weather to parts of Alabama over the weekend.

ALDOT is preparing for cold temperatures as well as the possibility of frozen precipitation in some…

Jan 12

Auburn District overcomes multiple winter storms and warehouse fire in 2025

District 43 Administrator Jamie Davis and her staff

District 43 Administrator Jamie Davis and her team overcame their share of adversity in 2025.

In addition to flooding, a tornado, plus their gas warehouse catching fire, the group worked through two winter weather events.

“None of us had ever really worked a snow and ice storm. We had 2 within, like, 2 weeks,” Davis…

Jan 06

Hollis Crossroads District tackles bigger projects with unifying leadership

District 44 covers Cleburne, Clay and most of Randolph Counties.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) team of nearly four dozen serving the Hollis Crossroads District relies on its leaders.

Administrator William Whaley believes they bring unity to the job and provide a high level of efficiency to the taxpayers.

“They’ll complete a goal and they’re not wasting time. They go out there with the…

Dec 31

ALDOT wins Quality Pavement Awards from AAPA

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won 11 quality pavement awards from the Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA).

ALDOT took home the honors during the 66th annual Quality Pavement Awards at the Association’s Officer Installation Luncheon and Pavement Awards Ceremony on Dec. 12, 2025.

Each year, the Association’s asphalt paving contractors submit paving projects…

Dec 30

Upcoming I-59 lane shift to impact Trussville commuter traffic

I-59 northbound will narrow to one lane at the I-459 for a short distance.

The next phase of I-59 widening project in Trussville will affect daily commutes early next week. The upcoming I-59 lane shift will start on the evening of January 6, 2026, weather permitting.

ALDOT is moving traffic to the outside lanes to kick off the job’s northbound construction.

This will impact traffic in the area in…