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Sep 18, 2026

Upcoming I-459 ramp closures for resurfacing in Hoover

ALDOT is set to temporarily close a series of entrance and exit ramps for resurfacing along I-459 in Hoover.

Crews are set to temporarily close I-459 entrance and exit ramps over the next month as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues its ongoing resurfacing project in Hoover.

The 3.2-mile job stretches from south of SR-150 (Exit 10) to north of US-31 (Exit 13).

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Sep 14, 2026

ALDOT begins access management and resurfacing project on US-31 in Homewood

Access Management on US-31

ALDOT begins Access Management and Resurfacing in Homewood

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing and access management project on US-31 in Homewood.

The 2.4-mile job stretches from US-31 at Shades Crest Road in Vestavia Hills north to Ventura Avenue in Homewood.

The work is set to begin on Sunday, September 13. Motorists should expect single lane closures nightly from…

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Sep 09, 2026

Widened I-59 northbound lanes open to traffic in Trussville

Widened I-59 northbound lanes opening to traffic in Trussville.

Following the Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the newly widened I-59 northbound lanes to traffic in Trussville.

Motorists can now enjoy an additional third lane between I-459 and Chalkville Mountain Road, which should reduce congestion in the area.  Daily, nearly 63,000 motorists travel that 3.5-mile section of I-59 in…

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Sep 02, 2026

Widened section of US-280 now open in Jefferson County

Widened section of US-280 from Homewood to I-459 has opened.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new widened configuration of US-280 this week.

The upgraded four-lane section boosts capacity between Shades Creek Parkway (SR-149) to I-459.

The contractor opened both directions of the upgraded US-280 between SR-149 and I-459 early on Thursday, September 10.  

This $53 million project, which kicked off…

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Aug 28, 2026

Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional transportation safety award

The triple roundabout project in Blount County has won regional honors for best small project in the safety category of the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition.

This week the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) recognized the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) with its first America’s Transportation Award. 

The new triple roundabout on SR-160 in Hayden received regional honors for Small Project in the Safety category.

The $8.6 million safety upgrade installed three roundabouts at the busy SR-160…

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Aug 26, 2026

CR-87 bridge southbound lane over I-65 remains closed for repairs

Following Tuesday morning’s bridge strike on CR-87 over I-65, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will keep the southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge closed.  Emergency repairs are necessary on the western half of the span over the coming weeks.

While I-65 south travelers will be able to access the Shelby County Airport as normal…

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Aug 24, 2026

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following bridge replacement

ALDOT reopens SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City following a bridge replacement project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened SR-63 to traffic at US-280 following a bridge replacement project in Alexander City.

Closed since May 2025, the upgraded corridor offers a new bottomless arch bridge culvert over Sugar Creek.  It is 120 feet long, 36 feet wide and 17 feet tall.

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Aug 24, 2026

Resurfacing and traffic improvements on SR-46 in Cleburne County making progress

Resurfacing and traffic improvements to SR-46 from CR-620 to the Georgia State line

Work continues to upgrade driving conditions on SR-46 in Cleburne County. The ten-mile project stretches from CR-620 to the Georgia state line.

The new configuration includes lane reductions, dedicated turn lanes, guardrail and resurfacing. 

Through Ranburne, the former four-lane configuration has been converted into two wider travel lanes with a center turn lane.

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Aug 20, 2026

ALDOT seeks public input for duo of I-59 bridge replacement jobs in St Clair County

ALDOT is proposing to replace two sets of bridges on I-59 in St Clair County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is proposing bridge replacements on I-59 over both Big Canoe Creek and Muckleroy Creek in St Clair County.

Both sets of spans were built in the 1960’s and their deterioration and narrow width require replacement.

The I-59 bridges over Big Canoe Creek are scheduled for replacement in 2027.

The…

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