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Road construction will not hinder travelers during the Memorial Day holiday.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Friday, May 22, 2026 at noon until Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Alabama roadways will experience higher traffic volumes during the holiday, and the suspension is…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Thanksgiving holiday. Lane closures will be suspended from Wednesday, Nov. 26 at noon through Sunday, Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

The suspension is to help reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with more people traveling during the holiday….

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to drive responsibly and plan ahead during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, when traffic volumes are expected to rise across the state.

To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates from noon Thursday, July…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) anticipates higher traffic volumes during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Drivers are advised to prepare for increased traffic and to plan for extra travel time.

For the safety of the traveling public along with construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates after…

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It’s the last big weekend of shopping before Christmas, and ALGOTraffic can help shoppers make sure that traffic doesn’t dampen their holiday spirit. ALGOTraffic.com and the ALGOTraffic app gives drivers the best route to their shopping destination.

Travel times on interstate routes, live looks at traffic cameras near busy intersections and notifications of crashes and…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation announces that there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes statewide during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. To facilitate smooth travel for residents and visitors, and to ensure the safety of the traveling public and maintenance and construction workers, all temporary lane closures will be suspended from Friday,…

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Visitors receive information about activities, museums, lodging and other services at the Alabama Welcome Center's annual Tourism Day.

Hundreds of travelers entering the state on I-59 found food and fun waiting for them Thursday at the Alabama Welcome Center in DeKalb County.

The annual Tourism Day drew about two dozen vendors eager to provide visitors with information about the many cultural and recreational activities the state has to offer.

Penne Beasley with the…

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With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation is anticipating higher than average traffic volumes on Alabama roadways. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures from Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at 11:59…

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