Safety Archives

May 26

ALDOT inspects the iconic General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge

On March 30, 2026, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), started an eight-month inspection of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge, also known as the “Delta Bridge.” (Some locals have nicknamed it after a very famous country music artist…)

The bridge is more than six miles long and carries four lanes of I-65 traffic across…

Apr 20

ALDOT Southwest Region and it’s partners launch 2026 Work Zone Awareness Week in Mobile

Leaders from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Associated General Contractors of America, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Road Builders Association gathered to kick off the 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week on Monday with a press conference in Mobile, emphasizing the critical role drivers play in keeping road crews safe.

Mar 20

Public involvement for US-72 safety project remains open online

A map showing proposed modifications to improve safety on US-72 East in Madison County.

More than two weeks remain for the public to comment on ALDOT’s proposed safety improvements on US-72 East in Madison County. You can take part in public involvement online at aldotinvolved.com.

The project extends from Shields Road in Huntsville to Brock Road.

The roughly six-mile segment of highway includes 15 intersections with named city or…

Mar 03

Drive Safe Alabama participates in AHSAA State Basketball Championships

Drive Safe Alabama is a lead broadcast sponsor of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) State Basketball Championships this week in Birmingham.

The State Basketball Championships begin on Monday, March 2nd at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center – Legacy Arena with 42 semifinals and finals games spread across six days.

Through the AHSAA partnership with Drive…

Feb 18

Signal upgrades at SR-69 and Sunset Drive to begin

workers prepping the ground for signal installation on SR-69 and Sunset Drive in Guntersville

Work to install new signal upgrades at SR-69 and Sunset Drive in Guntersville will begin Thursday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.

The work will take just a few days. ALDOT anticipates little impact on traffic.

The planned signal upgrades include new poles, mast arms, signal heads, pedestrian
heads, detection devices and signal retiming.

The signal upgrades are…

Jan 25

Icy trees may fall in roadways

In addition to the danger of icy pavements, icy trees may fall into roadways, further impacting travel in northwest Alabama.

With temperatures dropping drastically, ALDOT warns of the potential for extended and widespread icing and advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

ALDOT responded to several reports of icy trees falling on…

Jan 25

ALDOT prepares for icy roads in North Alabama

A dump truck with a snow plow mounted on the front scrapes sleet from a roadway.

Plummeting temperatures across North Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing Monday.

Between the rain stopping and the freeze, this afternoon ALDOT crews will use granular salt…

Jan 24

Know before you go during winter storm

A TMC operator works at a computer while monitoring road conditions on large screens on the walls

With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.

Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…

Jan 21

ALDOT preparing for upcoming winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.

While forecasts are constantly…

Dec 11

ALDOT and Lutzie 43 Foundation bring safe driving summit to Houston County students

Mike Lutzenkirchen speaks to students at the first ALDOT and Lutzie 43 safe driving summit.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation are partnering to host a Safe Driving Summit on December 12, 2025, for Houston County Schools. The Summit aims to educate local high school students about the critical importance of making safe driving choices.

“The Safe Driving Summit – a partnership between ALDOT and…