The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is highlighting its regional engineers during National Engineers Week, which is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering.
For more than three decades, Matthew Ericksen has played a key role in shaping Alabama’s infrastructure as part of the Alabama…
Mardi Gras 2025 is rolling into Mobile, and with it comes the usual mix of beads, moon pies, and—let’s be honest—traffic jams. The season kicks off Feb. 14 with the Conde Cavaliers, bringing thousands of revelers downtown for the first of many parades.
But don’t worry, Mobile’s traffic engineers aren’t just sitting back and catching…
Read More “ALDOT, Mobile engineers team up to tame Mardi Gras traffic 2025”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is committed to building roads—and futures! ALDOT proudly supports Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, inspiring young women to explore careers in engineering and STEM.
Event Details When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Where: Exploreum Science Center in Downtown Mobile Who: 75–100 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties…Read More “ALDOT supports future engineers at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
Read More “ALDOT completes traffic signal overhaul for smoother, safer travel”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Foley are set to improve the intersection at SR-59 and CR-12. Work is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 6.
What to Expect New turn lanes: Right turn lanes will be added on SR-59 North and South. Left and right turn lanes will be added…Read More “Intersection improvements coming to SR-59 and CR-12 in Foley”
ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significantly increase the potential of black ice to form on bridges and roadways.
Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that can make driving conditions extremely treacherous, increasing the risk of…
Read More “ALDOT warns of black ice danger tomorrow morning”
UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2:45 p.m.
Winter Storm Update
ALDOT crews continue to address isolated icy spots following Tuesday’s historic winter storm, but warmer temperatures have significantly melted most snow and ice on state and interstate roadways.
Key Points:
Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight for nearly 8 hours, reaching the mid-to-upper 20s….Read More “Southwest Region winter weather updates”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for a severe winter weather system expected to impact the state in the coming days. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, could develop, and ALDOT crews are gearing up to keep roadways safe and open.
This winter storm is expected to cause snow across Alabama, with the…
Read More “ALDOT prepares for upcoming winter weather throughout the state”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is informing the public of a scheduled road closure on SR-225 in Baldwin County due to railroad work planned by CSX. The closure will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, and is expected to start around 7 a.m.
Key information regarding the closure includes:
Closure Date: Jan. 13th, 2025 Time…Read More “ALDOT announces temporary road closure on SR-225”
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…
Read More “ALDOT ramps up preparation efforts ahead of Winter Storm Cora”
