The Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Closures will be suspended from Friday, August 29, at noon through Monday, Sept. 1, at 11:59 p.m.
The suspension is to help reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with more people traveling during the holiday….
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As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.
Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.
As a result, drivers…
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At the Alabama Department of Transportation, signal shops play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of state-maintained intersections. Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals across Alabama’s roadways. Crews place each signal for a reason, often based on traffic volume, and carefully calibrate its timing to match posted speed limits and…
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Parents and motorists traveling near Rockwell Elementary in Spanish Fort should be prepared for a new traffic pattern in place starting Monday, August 11, to ease morning congestion and keep traffic moving safely during school drop-off hours.
Rockwell Elementary – Spanish Fort
The new configuration is the result of a joint effort between ALDOT and…
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The left turn lanes from the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway service roads to Mastin Lake Road reopened today.
The northbound and southbound turn lanes closed in December for construction of the parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road.
The future North Memorial Parkway mainline north of Mastin Lake Road is almost ready for paving. Left turn…Read More “Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen”
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting Alabamians to help shape the future of walking and biking in the state by providing feedback on the Alabama Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
The plan provides a framework for statewide bicycle and pedestrian development.
Input from the public is considered essential for identifying safety issues, addressing…
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Contractors for The Alabama Department of Transportation recently completed construction of two Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections in north Alabama.
In Lauderdale County, a $451,098 project with Rogers Group converted the intersection of US-43 and SR-64 in the Green Hill community north of Killen to an RCUT. In Etowah County, a $694,892 project installed an…
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Hurricane season is underway, and the Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to prepare now. While ALDOT crews stand ready to respond, your preparedness can make all the difference in staying safe on the road.
Remember, hurricanes aren’t just a coastal problem. Their impacts can reach hundreds of miles inland, and serious effects can…
Alabama’s roads are getting safer, smarter and more efficient with the growing implementation of roundabouts. In the latest episode of ALDOT’s “Zero to 60” series, viewers got an in-depth look at the benefits of roundabouts and why they’re becoming an increasingly common sight across the state.
Roundabouts are a safer alternative to traditional intersections
Aaron…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team is continuing its role in STEM outreach through the Crenshaw County Schools STEM Camp in Luverne, AL. As part of its ongoing commitment to education and innovation, the ALDOT UAS Team makes an impact through STEM camp activities by delivering interactive experiences that connect students…
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