Traffic Archives

Sep 01

Resurfacing of SR-24 in Morgan County to continue

A milling machine conveys asphalt millings into a dump truck on the outside lane of a highway. A sweeper and a front-end loader follow behind them to remove remaining dust and debris.

Resurfacing of SR-24 in Morgan County will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2, following the Labor Day holiday.

The $2.7 million project with Grayson Carter and Son Contracting began last week. The project includes milling and paving 5.5 miles of the divided four-lane highway from SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur to the Lawrence County line.

Please expect delays…

Aug 30

Night resurfacing of US-72 East to begin

An intersection with traffic signals. Snow is on the ground.

Resurfacing of US-72 East in Madison County will begin the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Rogers Group, the contractor on the $4 million project, will work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect single-lane closures and possible delays. Approaching the work zone, please reduce speed and prepare…

Aug 28

New drop-off traffic pattern at Rockwell Elementary shows strong results

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.

Aug 20

Traffic patterns change on US-72/Florence Boulevard

A road viewed from above. The outside lanes are visibly new pavement compared to the center lanes.

Expect nighttime delays and brief stoppages on US-72/Florence Boulevard as traffic patterns change for the next phase of the $24 million widening project in Lauderdale County.

The contractor will shift traffic to the outside lanes, including the new additional lanes, tonight and Thursday night, Aug. 21.

Barrier installation

Following the traffic shift, the contractor will…

Aug 15

Expect overnight I-65 lane closures for bridge work next week

A pile of stone sits in the foreground. An excavator pours stone from its shovel onto the shoulder of a road. The surface of the bridge in the background is higher than the road surface.

Expect single-lane nighttime closures next week on I-65 at Parker Road in Hartselle and Upper River Road in Priceville for bridge work and removal of traffic control.

Rogers Group plans to close the outside northbound lane at Parker Road about 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, for minor repairs to two bridge girders. The lane will…

Aug 14

SR-247 bridge over Little Bear Creek taking shape

Workers in hard hats manuever a large metal bucket suspended by a crane to pour concrete over rebar.

The new SR-247 bridge over Little Bear Creek northeast of Red Bay in Franklin County continues to take shape.

Contractor Riley Bridge Company will pour concrete today to form the final section of the bridge deck.

Riley Bridge Company poured concrete for the next-to-last section of the bridge deck Tuesday. Weather permitting, they will pour…Read More “SR-247 bridge over Little Bear Creek taking shape”

Aug 11

Upper River Road over I-65 reopens to traffic

Workers and equipment on the shoulders of a freshly-paved road.

The bridge on Upper River Road over I-65 in Priceville is now open to traffic. The bridge closed in late June for repairs and raising.

Contractors repaired damage to the bridge girders that occurred in April when a piece of equipment struck the overpass. They then raised the bridge 13 inches to improve clearance.

The…

Aug 07

ALDOT reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins

The way to school shouldn’t be in harm’s way. Stop for school buses, every time.

As summer winds down and students from kindergarten to college return to campuses, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reminds drivers to drive safely as school begins.

Motorists should stay alert, drive responsibly and slow down. With that in mind, drivers should expect heavier traffic and more pedestrian activity statewide.

As a result, drivers…

Aug 05

Timing is everything: Inside ALDOT’s signal operations

Traffic signals at Gold Mine Rd E and McDonald Rd

At the Alabama Department of Transportation, signal shops play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of state-maintained intersections. Crews are responsible for installing and maintaining traffic signals across Alabama’s roadways. Crews place each signal for a reason, often based on traffic volume, and carefully calibrate its timing to match posted speed limits and…

Aug 01

Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen

The left turn lanes from the US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway service roads to Mastin Lake Road reopened today.

The northbound and southbound turn lanes closed in December for construction of the parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road.

The future North Memorial Parkway mainline north of Mastin Lake Road is almost ready for paving. Left turn…Read More “Left turn lanes from North Memorial Parkway to Mastin Lake Road reopen”