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For Jeff Powell, ALDOT has never just been a job, it has been a career built on hard work, teamwork and service. Powell is the District 82 Administrator, leading a small but dedicated team responsible for keeping roadways safe and maintained.

Powell began his ALDOT career in June 1984 as a construction laborer in Thomaston….

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make significant strides on the Linden Bypass, the first phase of the West Alabama Highway initiative introduced by Governor Kay Ivey in 2021.

This transformative project enhances safety, boosts regional connectivity and drives economic opportunities in rural Alabama.

Designed to alleviate congestion in downtown Linden, the…

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Illustration of a Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersection

For some motorists, restricting the ability to make a U-Turn when you want to make the turn is a change that may seem a little out of the way, however driving a few feet further to save lives makes a lot of sense. The success of the “R-CUT” configurations throughout the state are a testament…

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