The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has begun resurfacing work on US-431 through Lafeyette.
The project stretches from just south of SR-50 to half a mile before CR-93.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a US-411 resurfacing project in Odenville.
The 8.817-mile job stretches from Maddox Farm Road to the junction of the US-231/US-411 Roundabout.
That section of highway handles between 3,000-4,000 vehicles a day.
The milling work on the project begins this week, which includes the removal of the previous…
Read More “US-411 between Odenville and Ashville receiving fresh asphalt”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has accepted bids for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements along Jacksonville State University’s campus.
On Friday, July 31, ALDOT received bids to upgrade one mile of SR-204 near the heart of JSU.
The construction from Nisbet Lake Road to SR-21 includes a handful of enhancements:
Widened three-lane roadway…Read More “Bids received for SR-204 safety improvements at JSU campus”
The Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that knowing the height of their vehicle can prevent crashes, traffic delays and costly damage to bridges and tunnels.
During Bridge Strike Awareness Week, ALDOT will promote the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to confirm that their vehicles and loads can…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a resurfacing project on SR-79 in Tarrant.
The 2.5-mile job stretches from the Five Mile Creek Bridge in Tarrant, north to Winewood Road near Center Point.
The work is set to begin on Sunday, July 26. Motorists should expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is launching a I-459 resurfacing project in the heart of Hoover.
The 3.2-mile job stretches from south of SR-150 (Exit 10) to north of US-31 (Exit 13).
Nearly 80,000 vehicles navigate this busy stretch of interstate every day in the heart of Hoover.
Crews raised construction signs late…
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.
What is the SWTP and…Read More “East Central Region transportation planning meeting”
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.
Some of the first vehicles traveling…Read More “ALDOT opens new SR-119 bridge over Shephard Branch”
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”
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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