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Oct 10

Retaining wall project on I-65 near Evergreen underway

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a $2.6 million project to address ongoing slope stability issues along I-65 southbound

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a $2.6 million project to address ongoing slope stability issues along I-65 southbound at milepost 87.4, just south of the southbound Evergreen Rest Area. The project began in late August and will construct a soldier pile retaining wall to stabilize the shoulder and prevent further landslide activity…

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Oct 07

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers: 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup a huge success!

A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers! Your hard work and dedication are making a real difference in keeping Alabama’s beaches and waterways beautiful. The 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, held on September 21, 2024, was a remarkable success, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Each year, more than 2,000 volunteers…

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Oct 04

ALDOT’s Southwest Region gears up for 2025 resurfacing projects

ALDOT’s Fiscal Year 2025 resurfacing program is set to enhance approximately 95 miles of roadways across the Southwest Region. The region will see approximately $22 million allocated to resurface around 47 miles over 23 projects in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, and Conecuh counties. Additionally, the Grove Hill area will benefit from ten projects covering over 48…

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Oct 02

ALDOT grant continues expanding walkways across its Southwest Region

Baldwin County will see even more sidewalk improvements, thanks to grant money aimed at making local areas more pedestrian-friendly

In 2025, folks in Baldwin County will see even more sidewalk improvements, thanks to grant money aimed at making local areas more pedestrian-friendly. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has approved funding to continue expanding walkways for pedestrians in several communities. These improvements are all part of the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which helps…

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Sep 11

Coastal flooding in the forecast ahead of Hurricane Francine

The projected storm surge for the region, when combined with strong south winds and occurrence of high tides, may pose significant risks for motorists, especially along low-lying portions of the Causeway.

A coastal flood event is possible in the Mobile, Ala. area, which may impact the US-90/98 Causeway as a result of Hurricane Francine. The projected storm surge for the region, when combined with strong south winds and occurrence of high tides, may pose significant risks for motorists, especially along low-lying portions of the Causeway.  Often…

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Sep 06

ALDOT encourages all to join volunteers for the 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup

Alabama’s Coastal Cleanup is back for its 37th year. Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) and The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), are calling on all community members and groups to join in making a difference!

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, thousands of volunteers will gather along Alabama’s beaches, lakes, and streams to remove…

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Sep 05

ALDOT announces grants for thirteen local airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341.  

The Courtland Airport…

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Sep 03

Scheduled detour announced for landslide repair project on SR-41 in Monroe County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement a detour beginning Monday, September 9, 2024, as part of the ongoing landslide repair project on SR-41 at milepost 65.4, between the communities of Hybart and Franklin.

This marks the next phase of a critical project that began in June 2024, aimed at addressing the damage caused…

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Aug 29

School zone crossing guards have a new way to stop traffic

Community Resource Officer crossing guard at B.C. Rain High School in Mobile

Stepping out in front of vehicles to stop traffic for students has been a safety concern for school crossing guards throughout the years. That’s why the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has rolled out a brand-new pilot program in Mobile designed to make school zones safer for everyone, especially the crossing guards who bravely guide…

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