Southeast Region Archives

Sep 03

ALDOT’s John Nathan Dunaway: Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life

As John Nathan Dunaway approaches his ten year anniversary as an employee of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), he says when you love your job, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

Dunaway is a Transportation Technologist and the Chief Bridge Inspector for ALDOT’s Southeast Region Troy Area.

Dunaway began his…

Aug 30

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Abbeville begins Tuesday

Limits of resurfacing project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a project on SR-27 from US-431 to SR-10 in Abbeville on Tuesday, weather permitting.

The project will include shoulder widening, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around…

Aug 27

Resurfacing of SR-185 in Greenville starting today

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has started a resurfacing project on SR-185 in Greenville beginning at US-31 and continuing to the end of the bridge over the CSX railroad today. The project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and new traffic stripe.

Motorists should be aware of temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project,…

Aug 16

ALDOT announces grants for several municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced it has awarded over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.

The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $43,935 from a state grant to expand the north terminal area apron. The airport will provide $43,937…

Aug 06

Update: New traffic signal at US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County

Project overview map of the intersection where US-82 intersects with US-231. The map shows where they will be installing a new continuous "Green T" traffic signal

The new continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County is now in operation.

Crews will be performing additional work items so motorists should continue to plan for delays and remain mindful of people and equipment in the area.

For more information on the project see: Traffic…

Aug 02

Resurfacing project on US-29 in Andalusia starts Monday

The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on US-29 in Andalusia starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.

The project extends from US-84 to Max Barton Road.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and equipment.

The approximately $1 million…

Aug 02

Resurfacing project on SR-134 in Dale County begins Monday

The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-134 in Dale County starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.

The project extends from CR-67 in Midland City to the Henry County line.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and…

Jul 22

ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.

The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant to construct a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds…

Jul 16

ALDOT resurfacing project on SR-605 has begun

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on SR-605 west of Dothan is underway.

The project consists of resurfacing, shoulder widening, and guardrail replacement on SR-605 from Fortner Street to US-231.

Preparation work continues and the paving process is scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 21.

Drivers should expect lane closures, reduced speed limit,…

Jul 12

ALDOT UAS team takes flight at Crenshaw County STEM Camp

students and teachers standing at a table with drones

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team took flight at the Crenshaw County schools STEM Camp this summer. Their mission? To spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education by showcasing the real-world applications of UAS.

The team brought a variety of drones to showcase at the camp….