As the City of Jackson’s ATRIP-II project nears completion, motorists should be aware of upcoming traffic changes:
The newly reconstructed ramp from southbound US-43 to SR-69 is set to open to traffic as of Friday October 3, 2025.
With this opening, all ramps in the area will now be open to traffic.
Please note:
Some…Read More “Traffic Update: New ramp on US-43 southbound to open Oct. 3”
More than 150 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette last week for the UrKeys2Drv Teen Driving Safety Summit.
The day brought together students, safety experts and first responders for interactive activities and hands-on lessons about safe driving.
Why events like this matter:
Car crashes…Read More “Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event”
Linden Bypass recognized for environmental stewardship during construction
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill team and its contractor partners were recently recognized at the Clear Water Alabama Conference in Pell City, earning the 2025 Award of Excellence for their work on the US-43 Linden Bypass project.
The award highlights exceptional efforts in protecting Alabama’s…
Read More “ALDOT team honored with Clear Water Alabama Award of Excellence”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a major rehabilitation project on the Dauphin Island Bridge, located on SR-193. This work will help extend the life of the bridge and improve safety for motorists.
Key Information: Start date: September 30, 2025 Location: Dauphin Island Bridge (SR-193), 3.45 miles long Work includes: Bridge rehabilitation…Read More “Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advising motorists of an overnight lane closure on US-84 that will take place Wednesday, September 17th beginning at 8:30 p.m.
A superload will be transported from a barge in Jackson to a site off County Road 39 near Claiborne. Motorists can expect closures on US-84 to take place…
Read More “UPDATE: ALDOT announces overnight lane closure on US-84 Wednesday night”
As the City of Jackson’s ATRIP-II project advances, motorists should be aware of the following traffic changes:
On Friday, Sept. 5, a traffic shift will take place: The newly re-constructed ramp from northbound US-43 to SR-69 will open. All traffic, both northbound and southbound, will be required to use this ramp. The ramp leading from…Read More “Traffic shift on SR-69 in Jackson begins September 5th”
Drivers traveling I-65 northbound across the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge (Delta Bridge) should prepare for lane closures in September as crews work to replace bridge joints within the arch span.
McInnis Construction LLC will perform the work on behalf of the Alabama Department of Transportation. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect possible…
Read More “Lane closures scheduled for I-65 Delta Bridge in Mobile County”
ALDOT traffic engineers work closely every year with local schools and law enforcement to address traffic patterns and drive-time concerns.
Working together to find solutions for student drop-off during the early morning rush hour is one example of how cooperation and innovative traffic management can address issues of concern at most schools throughout the state.
…Read More “New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary shows strong results”
A year after the removal of tolls on the Beach Express bridge, traffic counts show the change is continuing to ease congestion on SR-59 while directing more vehicles to the SR-161 Beach Express corridor.
ALDOT analyzed traffic from a 44-day summer travel period June 21 through August 3, and compared results from 2024 to 2025.
…Read More “Summer Update: Beach Express toll removal continues to ease congestion”
This week, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and its contractors reached a major milestone on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores. Crews placed the final steel girders across the waterway, marking a big structural and visual step toward completion. The $52 million bridge project remains on track to open by summer 2026.
…Read More “Update: Final steel girders set for Intracoastal Waterway Bridge”
