In accordance with Alabama’s 2026 Work Zone Safety Act, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are implementing a pilot program to use photographic speed enforcement near milepost 209 on I-65 in Chilton County at the Walnut Creek Bridge replacement project.
The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act (Act 2026-475)…
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With Halloween approaching Saturday, Oct. 31, and daylight saving time ending Sunday, Nov. 1, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) urges pedestrian safety as it gets darker earlier.
Drivers should be especially cautious in neighborhoods where children will be trick-or-treating. Following the time change, reduced daylight will also make pedestrians more difficult to see during…
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Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, a new traffic pattern will be in place at the intersection of SR-52 and CR-73 in Geneva County.
The intersection will temporarily become a three-way stop until a later date. This shift protects people working and driving in the work zone while construction continues.
To prepare for the new pattern,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the second lane from the right on I-65 south on the Alabama River Bridge on Thursday, Sept. 17, weather permitting.
The lane closure will begin at approximately 8 p.m. to allow crews to safely perform necessary bridge deck repairs. The two left lanes on I-65 south and…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a major capacity improvement project along Interstate 85 in Montgomery that will expand the corridor from two lanes to three lanes in each direction, extending from the end of the existing three-lane section at Taylor Road to Jenkins Creek.
Main construction is scheduled to begin…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) maintenance project to replace pipes on SR-605 in Rehobeth and Taylor continues Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather permitting.
Crews expected to replace both pipes this week, but unforeseen circumstances caused them to only complete one.
Crews will replace the remaining pipe on SR-605 near Coleman Road beginning Tuesday.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon implement an updated traffic pattern at the intersection of US-280 and US-80 in Phenix City to improve safety.
Following recent modifications, ALDOT evaluated traffic and gathered feedback from the public and local officials. In response to initial safety concerns, maintenance crews adjusted the signal on US-280 West…
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On Monday, Aug. 17, contractors completed the demolition of the I-65 North rest area in Greenville.
With demolition complete, crews are clearing debris and preparing the site to build a larger, modernized facility designed to better accommodate travelers.
Demolition complete at the I-65 North rest area.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the right lane on I-85 south, near exit 38 over SR-199 in Tuskegee on Wednesday, August 26, weather permitting.
The lane closure will begin at approximately 9 a.m. to make necessary bridge repairs. ALDOT will reopen all lanes as soon as repairs are finished.
ALDOT urges…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on SR-15 (Stanley Avenue) in Andalusia begins Tuesday, Aug. 25, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-15 from SR-55 to US-84.
This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to…
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