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Beginning at approximately 9 a.m., Thursday, May 29, weather permitting, U.S. Steel will be performing Railroad Bridge inspections on I-20/I-59 northbound.

This operation will require a lane to be closed during bridge inspections. The bridges will be inspected between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Motorists are requested to use alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe…

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ALDOT is sending 14 employees to the Southeastern Regional Equipment ROADeo competition.

The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.

This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.

These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise…

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Map of the detour for SR-63

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will replace the bridge over Sugar Creek and adjust the grade along SR-63 from milepost 27.925 to the US-280 intersection.

This project will require the closure of SR-63 for approximately eight months. A detour route utilizing SR-128, Coven Abbett Road, and US-280 will be in effect during the…

Read More “Planned Temporary Road Closure on SR-63, in Alex City”

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and local governments work together to keep traffic moving, but how can you tell who manages what?

ALDOT manages and maintains state routes, U.S. routes and interstates. For issues or questions about city and county roads, reach out to city or county officials.

Report a concern:

State routes, U.S….

Read More “State, U.S. or local? A quick guide to reporting road concerns”

Weather permitting, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, April 1-2, the Alabama Department of Transportation will shift lanes on I-65 northbound and southbound toward the outside, right shoulder. ALDOT will also narrow the travel lanes.

This condition will be in place from Exit 231 (US-31) to Exit 234 (CR-87). Two lanes will remain open in both directions other…

Read More “Planned lane shift on I-65 in Calera”