Drivers traveling I-65 northbound across the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge (Delta Bridge) should prepare for lane closures in September as crews work to replace bridge joints within the arch span.
McInnis Construction LLC will perform the work on behalf of the Alabama Department of Transportation. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect possible…
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Construction is now in full swing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park.
Drivers passing through may have noticed barges, cranes and other heavy equipment moving across the water each day.
Traffic on the US-90 Causeway westbound approaching the Tensaw River Bridge construction.
The Alabama Department of Transportation…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.
Key Repairs
The…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
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Alabama’s Coastal Cleanup is back for its 37th year. Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) and The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), are calling on all community members and groups to join in making a difference!
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, thousands of volunteers will gather along Alabama’s beaches, lakes, and streams to remove…
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Stepping out in front of vehicles to stop traffic for students has been a safety concern for school crossing guards throughout the years. That’s why the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has rolled out a brand-new pilot program in Mobile designed to make school zones safer for everyone, especially the crossing guards who bravely guide…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Mobile and Mobile County, is rolling out the first wave of a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area as part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP).
The initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and safety through the…
Read More “First wave of RTOP signal timing upgrades set to go live Monday, August 26, 2024”
Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg formally announced that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was awarded $550 million for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. The new bridge and bayway will support local businesses and the national economy through a more efficient movement of goods along Interstate 10, a critical corridor for…
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All nine members of Alabama’s congressional delegation – stretching from north Alabama to the Gulf Coast – signed a letter expressing their strong support for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project.
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, the delegation urges the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s…
The Alabama Department of Transportation, along with the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, today issued the following statement about the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project following a 60-day review period:
“Over the past two-plus months, ALDOT and the Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs have made…
