North Region Archives

Jul 17, 2026

First reconstructed southbound segment of I-59 to open to traffic

A new two-lane roadway with no traffic on it.

About five miles of reconstructed I-59 — the first segment of the southbound roadway replaced in northeast Alabama — will open today.

ALDOT anticipates the southbound roadway between mileposts 199.5 and 194.5, south of the Stephens Gap Road overpass north of Reece City, to open before noon. The inside lanes of both roadways will remain temporarily…

Jul 13, 2026

SR-35 intersection improvements in Fort Payne to begin

An aerial view of a four-lane highway with multiple intersections.

Work to improve operations at several intersections on SR-35 in Fort Payne will begin this week.

The nearly $5 million project with contractor Wiregrass Construction extends about 1.7 miles from Dewyer Avenue to Prestwood Drive.

Intersection improvements

The project will make improvements to the SR-35 intersections with Jordan Road/Airport Road, the I-59 interchange ramps…

Jul 10, 2026

ALDOT to widen shoulders on SR-227

ALDOT crews and a contractor will work to widen sections of shoulder on SR-227 in Guntersville next week, weather permitting.

Drivers should expect lane closures between Gerald Bryant Drive and Short Creek from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily, Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17.

A pilot car and/or flaggers will direct traffic…

Jul 08, 2026

Public invited to North Region transportation planning meeting

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan provides a long-range vision for the state's transportation system and helps guide investment decisions across all modes of transportation. ALDOT is updating the plan and encouraging public input through a series of regional public involvement meetings.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s North Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 15, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to discuss and comment on the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). Comments received during the meeting will help shape Alabama’s next Statewide Transportation Plan.

What is the SWTP and why…Read More “Public invited to North Region transportation planning meeting”

Jul 06, 2026

Expect overnight work on Florence Boulevard; daytime lane closures to continue

An aerial view of US-72/Florence Boulevard

Expect overnight lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County this week. The contractor begins milling tonight in preparation for final paving.

Additionally, daytime lane closures for asphalt leveling will continue, as weather permits. Daytime lane closures paused from the middle of last week through the Fourth of July weekend.

Having completed most of the…

Jul 06, 2026

SR-77 crossing in Attalla to close for repair

Norfolk Southern plans to close the railroad crossing on SR-77/Gilbert Ferry Road in Attalla for repair Tuesday, July 7, weather permitting.

The closure will begin about 7 a.m. The crossing, between US-11 and Attalla Industrial Park, will remain closed about 24 hours.

Detour route

Northbound traffic may take I-59 to US-431 to US-11 to return…

Jun 23, 2026

Expect daytime Florence Boulevard work

Expect daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County for about two weeks beginning Wednesday, June 24, weather permitting.

Additionally, there will be a brief traffic stoppage Wednesday evening for traffic signal work.

Daytime lane closures

ALDOT will allow Grayson Carter and Son Contracting to work during the daytime to complete asphalt leveling…

Jun 18, 2026

ALDOT Preparing for Potential Severe Weather Impacts

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for potential severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move into the state today.

ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to safely…

Jun 15, 2026

Resurfacing of SR-64 in Lauderdale County to begin

A two-lane highway winds through hilly terrain

Resurfacing of SR-64 in Lauderdale County will begin Tuesday, June 16, weather permitting.

The $1.4 million project will resurface eight miles of SR-64 from SR-101 in Lexington to the junction of SR-207, north of Anderson.

The resurfacing by contractor Asphalt Paving Systems includes a microsurface seal coat and scrub seal.

Lane closures

ALDOT advises motorists…

Jun 09, 2026

Gadsden interstate ramp closures planned for paving

A ramp merges onto an interstate highway.

Expect interstate ramp closures in the Gadsden area on upcoming dates for maintenance paving by ALDOT.

The planned closures, and suggested alternate routes follow:

On Thursday June 11, ALDOT will shut down the I-59 northbound ramp to I-759 eastbound at Exit 182 from 8:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Northbound I-59 traffic can continue to…Read More “Gadsden interstate ramp closures planned for paving”