The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively responding to several areas across north Alabama after receiving heavier than expected snowfall. Crews are working to treat the intersections of SR-40 and SR-75 in Henager and SR-117 and SR-71 at Flat Rock, as well as a few specific trouble spots in northwest Alabama. While ALDOT is…
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ALDOT removed this fallen, icy tree from SR-20 in Lauderdale County near the Tennessee state line.
In addition to the danger of icy pavements, icy trees may fall into roadways, further impacting travel in northwest Alabama.
With temperatures dropping drastically, ALDOT warns of the potential for extended and widespread icing and advises motorists to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
ALDOT responded to several reports of icy trees falling on…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across much of the state. These conditions significantly increase the potential for what is commonly referred to as black ice to form on bridges and roadways.
Black ice is a…
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TMC Operator Ken McCulloch monitors road conditions and distributes travel information on algotraffic.com. With a winter storm incoming, ALDOT advises motorists to check ALGO before traveling.
With a winter storm bringing icy conditions to North Alabama roads, ALDOT urges drivers to take advantage of tools to help them avoid hazards posed by severe weather.
Though ALDOT cautions against non-emergency travel, those who must travel should first be aware of road conditions. Visit algotraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app to get real-time travel…
UPDATE: Jan. 26, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.:
In Franklin County, SR-247 has been treated with salt. A truck with de-icer is en route to treat bridges. SR-243 is reportedly in mostly good condition, but beware minor ice patches.
UPDATE: Jan. 26, 2026 at 10 a.m.:
Status, by county:
Lauderdale/Colbert/ Frankin/Lawrence
Crews continue to treat…
ALDOT workers make salt brine for pretreatment of state routes at the Dutton District Office in Jackson County on Friday.
ALDOT pretreated most state routes in North Alabama in the lead up to this weekend’s anticipated winters storm.
The pretreatment coverage, by county, in ALDOT’s North Region follows:
Colbert/Lauderdale/Franklin/Lawrence/Limestone/Morgan — all lanes and bridges of all state routes Madison — At least one lane in each direction on all routes and bridges and all lanes…Read More “Most North Alabama state routes pretreated ahead of winter storm”
ALDOT pretreats US-72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County in anticipation of winter weather hitting northwest Alabama.
As the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues preparations for a potential winter weather event this weekend, one of the biggest challenges crews face is treating roadways when rain falls ahead of freezing temperatures.
Why rain before ice complicates roadway pretreatment
Pretreating roadways with brine or other anti-icing materials can be one of the most…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.
While forecasts are constantly…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is closely monitoring weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other sources to track a weather disturbance that has the potential to bring winter weather to parts of Alabama over the weekend.
ALDOT is preparing for cold temperatures as well as the possibility of frozen precipitation in some…
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SR-101 at Big Nance Creek in Lawrence County.
Though snowfall across much of north Alabama caused few travel issues today, moisture remaining on pavements may refreeze, forming hazardous “black ice” overnight.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advises motorists to drive slowly and cautiously.
As temperatures drop tonight, bridges are likely to experience icing first, but “black ice” concerns are not limited to…
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