This is the first in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
In the rolling hills of northwest Alabama, where highways stretch for miles and the pace never truly slows, a tight-knit team of public servants quietly keeps one of the state’s largest linear-mile…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and install guardrail in Walker County on SR-69 from near Blackwater Creek Bridge to the Cullman County line to improve mobility and safety.
The 5.3-mile project is expected to begin Tuesday, May 27 and continue until late summer 2025.
Wiregrass Construction Company was awarded the project…
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The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.
This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.
These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface two roads in Clanton next week to improve safety and mobility.
The nighttime project includes resurfacing a portion of US-31, from the intersection of Newport Avenue to Inverness Drive, as well as a segment of SR-145, stretching from US-31 to First Street.
Work is scheduled to…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the two existing bridges over Big Creek on US-82 near Sam Sutton Road in Coker with a single, wider bridge.
Additionally, the Sam Sutton Road intersection will be permanently closed to accommodate the new bridge.
The project is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12 and will…
Every mile of pavement carries more than just vehicles. It reflects careful planning, meticulous testing and precise execution.
Chris Strickland, the Tuscaloosa Area Materials Engineer for ALDOT’s West Central Region, has spent decades ensuring roads are built to stand the test of time. With 25 years in state service, including 16 with ALDOT, Strickland brings…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and place guardrail on a portion of I-20/59 in Greene County from near milepost 33 to near Exit 41 in Eutaw.
The project began with milling operations last week and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in each…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform a routine nighttime inspection of the arch bridge in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US-82 beneath the bridge each night from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting. Outside lane closures on I-20/59 are also expected…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Fayette Area on April 24. The event brought together some of the region’s most skilled heavy equipment operators for a day of competition and professional growth.
The ROADeo challenges participants to demonstrate both safety and precision as they navigate a series of…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface a portion of SR-5 in Walker County from the Jefferson County line to west of Rocky Ridge Road near Sumiton.
The four-mile project is expected to begin Tuesday, April 22 and will continue until fall 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in…
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