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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) shifted traffic on the Gordo Bypass on US-82 in Pickens County on July 28.

Drivers are now traveling on the new westbound lanes while the eastbound lanes remain under construction from the Pickens-Tuscaloosa county line to approximately one mile west of the Town of Gordo.

The existing US-82 will…

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ALDOT reminds drivers to know the total height of their vehicle and load, obey posted clearance signs and never rely solely on navigation apps. Check Your Height. Know It’s Right.

The Alabama Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that knowing the height of their vehicle can prevent crashes, traffic delays and costly damage to bridges and tunnels.

During Bridge Strike Awareness Week, ALDOT will promote the “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The campaign encourages drivers to confirm that their vehicles and loads can…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed project on SR-124 in Walker County to replace the bridges over Downey Branch, the West Fork of Lost Creek and Hurricane Creek.

Residents can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Aug. 25. Construction is expected to…

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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 West Central Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 13, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to 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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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is hosting an online public involvement meeting for a proposed bridge replacement project on SR-17 south of York in Sumter County.

Visitors can view project information, review maps and submit comments through Aug. 8. Construction is expected to begin in 2028.

The project proposes replacing the existing bridges over…

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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…

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