Mardi Gras 2025 is rolling into Mobile, and with it comes the usual mix of beads, moon pies, and—let’s be honest—traffic jams. The season kicks off Feb. 14 with the Conde Cavaliers, bringing thousands of revelers downtown for the first of many parades.
But don’t worry, Mobile’s traffic engineers aren’t just sitting back and catching…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with Mobile County and the City of Mobile, has completed a major traffic signal update to improve flow and reduce congestion. The changes, implemented in phases since fall 2024, simplify signal operations and prioritize real-time monitoring by skilled engineers.
“We took a ‘back to basics’ approach, focusing…
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Four weeks remain to participate in online public involvement for an upcoming intersection safety project on US-72 in Limestone County.
ALDOT proposes to improve US-72 at Cambridge Lane in Athens by installing a traffic signal and constructing turn lanes.
Review further project information and submit comments here. ALDOT will take comments through Friday, Jan. 10.
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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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Signal engineers in the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest Region have made significant progress in the first phase of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP) expansion in Mobile, Alabama. The retiming of 66 traffic signals has been completed ahead of schedule, allowing ALDOT to advance the next phase earlier than planned.
What’s Next?
Starting…
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What’s Happening?
Starting Wednesday, August 28th, the new traffic signal at Lott Rd and SR-158 will be turned on in flash mode. This gives everyone time to get familiar with the new signal.
Important Dates:
Flash Mode: August 28 – September 3 (until 9 a.m.) Full Operation: Tuesday, September 3, 9 a.m.
Signal Coordination:
The new signal…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in partnership with the City of Mobile and Mobile County, is rolling out the first wave of a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area as part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP).
The initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and safety through the…
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Starting August 14, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the City of Mobile, and Mobile County will launch a major upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. As part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP), this initiative will see the deployment of new controllers and hardware to 174 traffic signals.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to install a left turn lane and place new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-195 and 20th Avenue in Haleyville to improve mobility and safety.
The project is expected to begin Friday, July 26 and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.
Lane closures are not allowed…
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Traffic signal efficiency is revolutionizing the way drivers experience their daily commutes.
Menasse Kumlachew, the Signal Systems Engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region, is behind the scenes monitoring traffic signals for any issues or alerts from motorists.
Kumlachew can direct technicians to fix flashing signals, adjust signal timings and update signal…
Read More “Engineering efficiency: the unseen efforts behind Alabama’s traffic signals”
