The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advising motorists of an overnight lane closure on US-84 that is expected to take place one night next week. The exact date of the closure will be shared once that information is determined.
A superload will be transported from a barge in Jackson to a site off County…
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…
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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”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will perform bridge maintenance on eastbound US-98 near milepost 35.9 over D’Olive Creek in Daphne starting Thursday, August 14.
When: Daily, beginning around 9 a.m., August. 14–15 and August 18, 2025 Where: Eastbound US 98 at milepost 35.9 over D’Olive Creek What to Expect: Intermittent Lane closures and lane…Read More “ALDOT Alert: US-98 bridge maintenance in Daphne this week and next”
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill team has earned an honor for its work on the Linden Bypass project. The project was recently selected for the Clear Water Alabama 2025 Award of Excellence, recognizing exceptional efforts in protecting Alabama’s natural resources.
The Clear Water Alabama award celebrates organizations and individuals who excel in controlling…
Read More “Grove Hill ALDOT team honored with Clear Water Alabama Award of Excellence”
Drivers in Orange Beach can soon expect a new traffic signal to be operational at a busy intersection in time for the school year.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Orange Beach, anticipates activating the new traffic signal by early August 2025. It is planned for the intersection of…
Read More “New traffic signal coming to Orange Beach ahead of school year”
Parents and motorists traveling near Rockwell Elementary in Spanish Fort should be prepared for a new traffic pattern in place starting Monday, August 11, to ease morning congestion and keep traffic moving safely during school drop-off hours.
Rockwell Elementary – Spanish Fort
The new configuration is the result of a joint effort between ALDOT and…
Read More “New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary begins August 11”
