Southeast Region Archives

Oct 17

Ross Clark Circle expansion project reaches major milestone

This sign indicates a lane shift. Reduce speeds and be prepared to steer through curves and for narrower travel lanes through the area.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the Ross Clark Circle expansion project in Dothan.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the project will introduce a revised traffic pattern, including opening both signalized intersections on the southern portion of the frontage roads.

Below are the traffic changes beginning Sunday,…

Oct 17

Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85

Map showing location of Line Creek in Macon County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 North beginning at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd as part of a bridge widening project.

What to Expect:

Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 North at Line Creek. This lane is 2.5 miles north of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on Interstate 85”

Oct 11

Pike Road roundabout construction begins

Map showing the location of the two roundabouts being installed in Pike Road. The first at SR-126 and US-80 and the other at US-80 and Marler Road.

Starting this Monday, October 14, construction will begin to install two new roundabouts in Pike Road. These roundabouts will be installed at the intersections of SR-126 and US-80 and Marler Road and US-80.

This project is a joint effort between the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Town of Pike Road.

Mayor Gordon Stone…

Oct 09

UPDATE: Blue Gurth bridge replacement on SR-14

The Alabama Department of Transportation is close to completing a bridge replacement project in Dallas County on SR-14.

The bridge over Blue Gurth Swamp is in the final stages of replacement with all bridge decks completed.

ALDOT plans to reopen the bridges in early November, weather permitting, after bridge rails and guardrails are constructed and…

Oct 08

ALDOT resurfacing SR-147 in Auburn

Map showing project limits of resurfacing project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin resurfacing SR-147 in Auburn on Wednesday, October 9, weather permitting.

The project includes resurfacing from the Interstate 85 interchange to the intersection of North College Street in Auburn.

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

Sep 24

ALDOT announces grants for seven local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $145,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bay Minette Municipal Airport will receive $165,471 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $9,193 from a state grant for land acquisition. The airport will provide $9,193 in matching local funds for a total value…

Sep 17

Daytime lane closure on I-85 South in Macon County planned for Thursday

On Thursday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 South in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Sep 06

Daytime lane closure on I-85 North in Macon County planned for Sunday

On Sunday, weather permitting, one lane on I-85 North in Macon County over Line Creek will be closed.

Line Creek is approximately two and half miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road), where crews are widening six bridges.

During the daytime lane closure, crews will relocate the temporary barrier rail. At night, they will…

Sep 05

ALDOT announces grants for thirteen local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341.

The Courtland Airport…

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…