Southwest Region Archives

Jun 24, 2026

Public invited to Southwest Region transportation planning meeting

The Alabama Statewide Transportation Plan provides a long-range vision for the state's transportation system and helps guide investment decisions across all modes of transportation. ALDOT is updating the plan and encouraging public input through a series of regional public involvement meetings.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Southwest Region will host a transportation planning meeting on July 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. ALDOT encourages the public to attend, discuss and comment on the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP). Comments received during the meeting will help shape Alabama’s next Statewide Transportation Plan.

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Jun 23, 2026

New Linden Bypass route opens to traffic ahead of final completion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the final section of the Linden Bypass to traffic, marking a major milestone for the West Alabama Highway. Motorists can now travel a four-lane route connecting US-43 south of Linden to SR-69 north of the city.

When additional work is completed later this summer, the 7.7-mile, four-lane…

Jun 18, 2026

ALDOT Preparing for Potential Severe Weather Impacts

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for potential severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move into the state today.

ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to safely…

Jun 12, 2026

Traffic Alert: SR-13 (US-43) Bridge Replacement over Cold Creek near Creola

Motorists traveling on SR-13 (US-43) north of Creola should expect traffic impacts as crews continue bridge replacement work over Cold Creek.

The project uses Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC), a method that allows crews to build major bridge components off-site and install them more quickly, reducing overall construction time and minimizing traffic disruptions.

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May 26, 2026

ALDOT inspects the iconic General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge

On March 30, 2026, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), started an eight-month inspection of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge, also known as the “Delta Bridge.” (Some locals have nicknamed it after a very famous country music artist…)

The bridge is more than six miles long and carries four lanes of I-65 traffic across…

May 14, 2026

Planned railroad crossing closure on US-43 in Mobile

The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railroad has scheduled improvements to the railroad crossing on US-43 (Telegraph Road) at Jarvis Drive in Mobile, in coordination with the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The work will require a full closure of the crossing for two days, beginning May 19, 2026, with an anticipated reopening on May 22, 2026.

May 13, 2026

New Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern now open

The Alabama Department of Transportation announces the new traffic pattern at the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores is now fully open to motorists.

Drivers traveling through the area can now access the new one-way, free-flow traffic pattern designed to improve travel between the Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.

The temporary…

May 07, 2026

SR-161 (Beach Express) Detour starts May 10 in Baldwin County: What drivers need to know before heading to the coast

Motorists traveling to Alabama’s beach communities should plan ahead as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) prepares for a temporary traffic shift on SR-161 (Beach Express).

SR 161 ICW Bridge – Baldwin County

Beginning Sunday, May 10 at 7 a.m., southbound Beach Express traffic will be detoured while crews complete final work on the new…

May 01, 2026

Hall Road overpass detour planned for I-10 project in Mobile County at Mississippi state line

Motorists traveling between Mississippi and McDonald Road CR 39 (Exit 10) should prepare for possible delays as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) begins a resurfacing and bridge improvement project on Interstate 10 in Mobile County.

The resurfacing project includes raising the Hall Road bridge over I-10 near the AL/MS state line to improve clearance…

Apr 30, 2026

Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to open the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County with a new traffic pattern designed to improve travel to Alabama’s beach communities.

To complete final construction of the two southbound lanes at the north roundabout, a temporary detour will be in place for drivers heading south…