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Jul 06, 2026

East Central Region transportation planning meeting

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan provides a long-range vision for the state's transportation system and helps guide investment decisions across all modes of transportation. ALDOT is updating the plan and encouraging public input through a series of regional public involvement meetings.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s East Central Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 16, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to discuss and comment on the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). Comments received during the meeting will help shape Alabama’s next Statewide Transportation Plan.

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Jul 01, 2026

ALDOT opens new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch

ALDOT opened the new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch to traffic on June 30, 2026.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new Shephard Branch bridge on SR-119.

In August of 2025, work began to replace the 91-year-old bridge. The bridge has now more than doubled in size from 65 feet to 140 feet, creating a safer, more comfortable commute for motorists.

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Jun 26, 2026

I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road are now open

ALDOT reopens I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews have reopened the I-59 northbound Chalkville Mountain Road (Exit 141) ramps in Trussville.

Following their May 18 closure, contractor Wiregrass Construction has worked hard to reopen the ramps ahead of the 40-day deadline. 

Traffic was flowing on the reopened I-59 northbound exit ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road Friday, June…Read More “I-59 northbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road are now open”

Jun 18, 2026

ALDOT Preparing for Potential Severe Weather Impacts

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for potential severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move into the state today.

ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to safely…

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Jun 09, 2026

I-20 Welcome Center renovations are in full swing

Crews are making progress on a $12M project to renovate the I-20 Welcome Center at MP 213.

Alabama’s I-20 gateway from Georgia continues receiving a refresh.

Since May 2025, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and its contractors have worked hard to renovate the Welcome Center at Exit 213.

Work began renovating the I-20 Welcome Center in May 2025.

A year later, the $12M improvements are in full view.

In addition to…

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Jun 04, 2026

I-59/20 resurfacing near Fairfield wrapping up

ALDOT is wrapping up a two-mile resurfacing job on I-59/20 near Fairfield in Jefferson County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is finishing its two-mile resurfacing project on a busy stretch of I-59/20.

In February, crews began the job to smooth out the interstate between Fairfield Boulevard and Valley Road.

This was the driving surface condition of I-59/20 near Fairfield in January 2026.

Drivers are now enjoying the newly finished…

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May 26, 2026

Public comment period is open for future I-59/20 widening project near Fairfield

Widening of I-59/20 near Fairfield is scheduled to begin by the end of 2027.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is proposing to widen I-59/20 between Hueytown and Fairfield.

The two-mile job adding a lane in each direction would stretch from Valley Road to Fairfield Boulevard.

The work would also include replacing two bridges at Aaron Aronov Drive and Valley Road.  

Each day, about 70,000 vehicles travel this…

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May 26, 2026

ALDOT planning final US-280 closure at Pump House Road for bridge girder installation

ALDOT set to close all US-280 lanes at Pump House Road for final bridge girder installation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is planning the final total US-280 closure at Pump House Road to set the last two bridge girders.  

On Friday, June 5, crews will shut down all US-280 lanes in both directions at Pump House Road at 11 p.m. 

Westbound lanes will remain closed through the morning of…

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May 18, 2026

SR-77 resurfacing underway outside Ashland in Clay County

ALDOT is smoothing out a 7.6-mile portion of SR-77 in western Clay County.

ALDOT is resurfacing SR-77 in western Clay County outside of Ashland.

Crews began replacing the old driving surface with the first layer of asphalt in recent weeks.

The project will provide a smoother 7.6-mile ride for drivers from Idaho Road to the Talladega County line.  

Single-lane closures will be required during the daytime milling and…

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May 14, 2026

SR-79 bridge replacement in Locust Fork nearing completion

Traffic began travelling on the new SR-79 bridge over the Blackburn Fork in April 2025.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) work to replace the SR-79 bridge over the Blackburn Fork of the Little Warrior River is nearing completion.

The $9.2 million job upgrading the crossing on the northern tip of Locust Fork kicked off in the summer of 2024.

The project stretched nearly one mile and included building new approaches…

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