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The Southeast Region of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) oversees a vast network of roadways spanning 19 counties. In fiscal year 2024, the region focused on maintaining existing infrastructure, enhancing safety and partnering with local governments to improve transportation across the region.

Key Accomplishments Infrastructure Maintenance Resurfaced over 564 lane miles, including significant portions…Read More “Southeast Region: Building a stronger transportation network”

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) West Central Region has seen significant progress on several key infrastructure projects over the past year. These projects delivered improved traffic flow, enhanced safety and boosted economic development across the area.

Key Accomplishments: Tuscaloosa County

US-82 Improvements: The region’s first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County, a…

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The US-82 Rebuild Alabama Act project is substantially completed in Tuscaloosa County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has substantially completed a major project along US-82 from SR-69 to Rice Mine Road.

This marks the first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County. It is expected to improve mobility, boost safety and enhance local commerce.

The roadway now features an additional travel lane in each direction,…

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Thousands of drivers are already benefiting from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) latest infrastructure upgrade: the recently completed widening of I-10 in Mobile County.

This major project added a third lane to approximately 5 miles in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Carol Plantation Road and McDonald Road. The extra lanes are designed…

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Governor Kay Ivey waves at the crowd during a Rebuild Alabama Road Tour visit in Ariton.

Governor Kay Ivey has wrapped up her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour.

Governor Ivey recently visited three areas – Chilton County, Ariton and Rainsville – in conjunction with announcing the awards from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act.

The Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by the legislature…

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Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced $3.1 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The funding is made available under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The…

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Signs for the project are in place, including this work zone sign near Exit 7 (County Line Road), at the west end of the project on the eastbound roadway.

The contractor on the I-565 widening project anticipates starting work next week to expand the interstate spur to six lanes through Madison.

The $29 million project stretches from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway. It includes adding a third lane on each roadway and widening two sets of bridges —…

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Alabama road signs mark projects funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act

We all need a helping hand sometimes, and for many cities and counties across the state the Rebuild Alabama Act is exactly that.

The Alabama Legislature passed the Rebuild Alabama Act in 2019, raising the gas tax for the first time since 1992. The 6-cent increase was gradually implemented over three years, bringing the gas…

Read More “Rebuild Alabama Act provides grants to cities, counties to meet local needs”

Cranes move a heavy concrete girder into position on the relief bridge east of Swan Creek on SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road on Friday,

Contractors installed the last set of bridge girders on the SR-304/Huntsville Brownsferry Road widening project Friday in Limestone County.

The $13.3 million Rebuild Alabama project is transforming more than a mile of the former two-lane county road between US-31 and I-65 into a five-lane state route. The project includes construction of two bridges at Swan…

Read More “Bridge girders installed for Huntsville Brownsferry Road widening”