The Alabama Department of Transportation will replace the I-65 northbound rest area near Greenville with a larger, modernized facility.
Crews will demolish the current structure and build an updated rest area in the same location. The new facility will feature additional parking, bathroom stalls, urinals, and family restrooms.
The northbound rest area will close…
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Alabama’s I-20 gateway from Georgia continues receiving a refresh.
Since May 2025, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and its contractors have worked hard to renovate the Welcome Center at Exit 213.
Work began renovating the I-20 Welcome Center in May 2025.
A year later, the $12M improvements are in full view.
In addition to…
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Alabama Welcome Center to close for first phase of work
A $47.5 million project for reconstruction and rehabilitation of 16 miles of I-59 southbound near the Georgia state line will begin after Memorial Day.
From the state line to about a mile north of the US-11 overpass in Fort Payne, contractor Wiregrass Construction will demolish and replace about 10 miles of the roadway and…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface I-20/59 from the Mississippi state line to the northwest city limits of Cuba in Sumter County to improve mobility and safety.
The 1.68-mile project will also include lighting and pipe repairs to the welcome center.
Construction is expected to begin Monday, March 9, and will continue…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is excited to announce the reopening of the I-65 south rest area near Greenville, in Butler County.
The rest area will be open to the traveling public beginning Wednesday, Nov. 19, ahead of the original projection of Spring 2026.
Crews demolished the outdated facility in May 2024 and replaced…
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Starting Tuesday, Sept. 23, the southbound rest area on I-85 in Macon County will be temporarily closed for maintenance and improvements. The northbound rest area will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.
During the closure, crews will resurface the parking lots and make minor repairs and paint the buildings, pavilions, and picnic tables.
These…
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This is the third in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
Covering both Bibb and Chilton counties, ALDOT’s Maplesville District handles a wide range of responsibilities. From local state routes to nearly 30 miles of interstate, the district’s crews maintain everything from quiet…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to close the Welcome Center on I-20 westbound near Milepost 213 the morning of June 9th .
The Welcome Center is contracted for renovation, addition, new lighting, and resurfacing. The Welcome Center will remain closed until completion, which is estimated to be February 2027.
Motorists should adjust accordingly….
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Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.
The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.
One of the…
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The Ardmore Welcome Center once again opened its off-ramp to travelers today. The welcome center on I-65 near the Tennessee state line was closed for nearly two years to reconstruct the facilities and revamp the grounds.
The opening to the public followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony with state and local officials. Officials included state Tourism…
