A safety widening and resurfacing project on US-72 East on Chapman Mountain in Huntsville will begin the evening of Sunday, July 19, weather permitting.
The 1.2-mile project from the US-72 interchange with I-565 to Moores Mill Road includes widening to expand paved shoulders, improving safety.
Work will take place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.,…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
