Traffic Management Center Archives

Sep 03

I-65 lane closures planned for traffic camera pole installations

A camera mounted on a tall pole stands on the right of way near an interstate highway. A commercial truck is traveling on the road in the distance.

Expect nighttime lane closures on I-65 for installation of traffic camera poles to expand ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in Morgan and Limestone counties.

The $2.5 million advanced corridor management project with contractor Ozark Safety Services extends from Exit 334 at SR-67 in Priceville to Exit 354 at US-31 in Athens.

Lane closures

Weather permitting,…

Apr 10

ALDOT to host traffic incident management class

A graphic reading TIMs Training: Traffic Incident Management

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a free basic traffic incident management class for first responders on Tuesday, April 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class will take place at the Smart Communities and Innovation Building on the University of Alabama campus.

Ken Colvert, ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center manager and retired…

Apr 03

Inside ALDOT’s Traffic Management Centers

A Traffic Management Center operator works at his computer.

In a dimly lit room lined with monitors streaming live footage from nearly 190 cameras, the operators at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Traffic Management Centers (TMC) work tirelessly to keep the state’s roads safe and traffic flowing.

The centers, operating 24/7, are hubs for real-time coordination between motorists, law enforcement and engineers –…

Mar 27

Fleming works to keep roadways safe behind the scenes

Liz Fleming stops for a quick photo before monitoring traffic conditions.

Liz Fleming’s welcoming spirit and inspiring personality make the West Central Region Traffic Management Center a productive and enjoyable place to work.

Fleming began her journey with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) five years ago as a TMC Operator through a contactor. Now, she serves as the Automatic Transportation Systems Operation Supervisor where she…

Jan 09

If you travel during winter weather, travel intelligently — ALDOT has tools to help

Man at computer watching a bank of screens with weather and traffic information

ALDOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provides information to motorists to help them make better travel decisions during severe weather events such as the approaching winter storm Cora.

Cora threatens to coat much of the state in snow and ice and produce widespread travel impacts when it arrives Friday, Jan. 9, and throughout the weekend. The…

Nov 21

ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center: Your eyes on the road

People sitting at desks looking at a giant tv monitor displaying traffic cameras across a region

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a vital hub for monitoring and managing traffic conditions across the state. By utilizing advanced technology and coordinating with various agencies, the TMC plays a key role in responding to traffic incidents, minimizing congestion, and informing the public.

Key Roles of the TMC Real-time Monitoring: The TMC continuously monitors…Read More “ALDOT’s Traffic Management Center: Your eyes on the road”

Aug 30

ALDOT works to ensure smooth gameday experience

Ken Colvert, ALDOT WCR Traffic Management Center (TMC) manager, talks to the media about gameday operations.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) takes center stage in organizing the massive logistics behind football gamedays.

On fall Saturdays when more than 100,000 football fans flood into Tuscaloosa, ALDOT works tirelessly to ensure smooth and efficient traffic flow, turning what could be a logistical nightmare into a well-oiled machine.

Just like in Field of…