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View of current median grading on I-65 in Calera.

Significant progress is underway on the I-65 widening project in Calera as part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, safety, and capacity along this heavily traveled corridor.

Contractors are grading the median of I-65, a critical phase of work that sets the foundation for additional lanes. Crews will construct…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to close the Welcome Center on I-20 westbound near Milepost 213 the morning of June 9th . 

The Welcome Center is contracted for renovation, addition, new lighting, and resurfacing.  The Welcome Center will remain closed until completion, which is estimated to be February 2027.  

Motorists should adjust accordingly….

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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…

Read More “ALDOT operators shine in state ROADeo, advance to regionals”

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”