Southwest Region Archives

Oct 02, 2026

ALDOT breaks ground on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

Officials and project partners celebrate the groundbreaking for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project with ceremonial gold shovels as red, white and blue confetti fills the air.

State, federal and local leaders broke ground Friday on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project at Cooper Riverside Park in downtown Mobile, marking a major milestone for the largest infrastructure project in Alabama history.

Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, U.S….

Sep 30, 2026

Governor Ivey authorizes construction for major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, sets groundbreaking date

Rendering of the future Mobile River Bridge showing the bridge, river and ship traffic

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has formally authorized the start of construction on the major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, paving the way for the project’s groundbreaking this week. With a construction cost of $3.2 billion, the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Alabama history…

Sep 22, 2026

Traffic Alert: Eastbound Wallace Tunnel to close overnight Sept. 23 and 24

The eastbound Wallace Tunnel will be closed overnight Sept. 23, Sept. 24.

The eastbound Wallace Tunnel will be closed overnight Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, for scheduled maintenance work.

Closure Details:

When: Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night
Where: Eastbound Wallace Tunnel
Why: Scheduled maintenance work

Motorists traveling through the area during these hours should allow extra travel…

Sep 18, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime Roadwork on US-31 in Brewton

APAC-Alabama, Inc. will begin planning, resurfacing and traffic signal upgrades on US-31 from Evergreen Avenue to Underwood Avenue in Brewton.

Sunday, Sept. 20 – Thursday, Sept. 24
7 p.m. – 6 a.m. each night

• Expect one-lane closures with flagging operations when workers are present.
• No work or lane closures are planned Friday or Saturday.
• Drivers should use…

Sep 18, 2026

Financing Complete for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project; full construction set to begin in October

Proposed rendering of the Mobile River Bridge

Historic financial closing fully funds $3.2 billion Phase One construction program

The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority has completed the bond and federal loan financing necessary to fully fund the $3.2 billion Phase One construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, clearing one of the final major milestones before full construction…

Sep 18, 2026

Traffic Alert: I-65 southbound lane closure for bridge rail repair in Escambia County

Bridge Repair on I-65 at Wet weather creek. Southbound left lane will be closed.

Bridge rail repairs will begin next week on southbound Interstate 65 at mile marker 59 in Escambia County.

The contractor is scheduled to begin work Monday, Sept. 21, and expects the project to take seven calendar days to complete.

Traffic Impacts

Location: Southbound I-65 at mile marker 59 near Wet Weather Creek. Start Date: Monday,…Read More “Traffic Alert: I-65 southbound lane closure for bridge rail repair in Escambia County”

Sep 15, 2026

Paving underway on US-90 resurfacing project in Baldwin County

Paving is now underway on a 5.6-mile section of US-90 in Baldwin County, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reassuring motorists that the resurfacing project is progressing as planned.

Milling Completed in August

The US 90 resurfacing project began Aug. 17 with milling, which removes the old asphalt surface. Milling was completed Aug….

Jul 27, 2026

ALDOT announces Bridge Strike Awareness Week

Graphic for Bridge Strike Awareness Week, July 27–31, showing a truck damaged after striking a bridge with a posted clearance of 12 feet, 1 inch.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that knowing the height of their vehicle can prevent crashes, traffic delays and costly damage to bridges and tunnels.

During Bridge Strike Awareness Week, ALDOT will promote the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to confirm that their vehicles and loads can…

Jul 15, 2026

CR-87 closed at I-10 for bridge work in Baldwin County

Map showing the CR-87 closure at I-10 in Baldwin County and the posted detour route around the bridge work.

Motorists traveling in Baldwin County should plan ahead with CR-87 closed at I-10 for bridge work. A temporary detour is in place around the closure.

As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s I-10 resurfacing project from Wilcox Road to the Florida state line, CR-87 is closed at I-10 for approximately three to four weeks….

Jul 15, 2026

New traffic signal installed at SR-104 and Saint Michael Way

Map of Fairhope in Baldwin County showing the location of a new traffic signal at the intersection of SR-104 and St. Michael Way.

In partnership with the Baldwin County Highway Department, the Alabama Department of Transportation has installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 104 and Saint Michael Way. The signal will improve safety and help traffic move more smoothly, especially for drivers traveling to and from St. Michael Catholic School during morning arrival…