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Snow blanketed US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County in January 2024

In preparation for Winter Storm Cora, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ramping up its preparation efforts in advance of the approaching cold airmass. ALDOT crews began pretreatment on select routes in some areas of the state today and pretreatments will continue and expand across much of the state Wednesday and Thursday.

Roadway pretreatments…

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The star shows the location of the Miles Creek bridge on I-85 South.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) bridge widening project on Interstate 85 South over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) begins Monday, Jan. 6.   

The project will widen the bridge over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) on I-85 South to accommodate the extension of the deceleration lane off the interstate onto…

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The Southeast Region of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) oversees a vast network of roadways spanning 19 counties. In fiscal year 2024, the region focused on maintaining existing infrastructure, enhancing safety and partnering with local governments to improve transportation across the region.

Key Accomplishments Infrastructure Maintenance Resurfaced over 564 lane miles, including significant portions…Read More “Southeast Region: Building a stronger transportation network”

A Continuous Green T (CGT) intersection is a specialized traffic intersection design for three-way (T-shaped) intersections.

These intersections enhance safety and efficiency, allowing traffic on the main roadway to flow continuously through the intersection with a green light. This eliminates the need for stops and reduces overall delays facilitating free-flow movement.

The traffic signal…

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Entire project limits of the US-231 access management project from SR-87 to Industrial Park Boulevard in Troy.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin an access management project along US-231 in Troy from Elba Highway (SR-87) to Industrial Park Boulevard on Monday, Dec. 2, weather permitting.

The contractor began installing signs in preparation for the project on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The project, presented to the public in August 2023, will limit…

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Map showing planned access management on Cobbs Ford Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing an access management project along Cobbs Ford Road, between Bass Pro Boulevard and the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 65.  

The contractor started the project on Monday, Nov. 18.  

The project, presented to the public in Sept. 2023, limits some turning movements by installing concrete…

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