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Jan 28

Anniston District works to create some of the best highway rideability in Alabama

District 42 serves Calhoun County roadways in and around Anniston.

ALDOT’s Anniston District continues to serve Calhoun County with a team-centered focus to keep motorists moving.

Traditionally, District 42 sees some of the most severe weather in the Alexander City Area.

Crews effectively respond to tornadoes and snow/ice events whenever they hit the most populated district in East Central Alabama.

With a dozen maintenance team…

Jan 27

Mardi Gras 2026: Let the good times (and traffic) roll across the Gulf Coast

Mardi Gras season is rolling back into South Alabama for 2026, bringing a festive mix of parades, beads, Moon Pies, and yes, extra traffic.

While celebrations begin early along the Gulf Coast, including Dauphin Island’s long-standing tradition as one of the first communities to parade each season, downtown Mobile’s parade schedule gets underway Friday,…

Jan 25

Icy trees may fall in roadways

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…

Jan 25

UPDATE: I-85 at exit 6 reopened

Graphic saying that I-85 is closed in Montgomery at exit 6.

UPDATE 11:36pm:

All ramps have been reopened.

UPDATE 9:33pm:

The ramps that are colored red are currently closed but all travel lanes on I-85 north and south are open.

Map showing the closed ramps at I-85 exit 6 (Eastern Boulevard).

UPDATE 8:40pm:

I-85 north and south at exit 6 has been reopened.

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Jan 25

ALDOT prepares for icy roads in North Alabama

A dump truck with a snow plow mounted on the front scrapes sleet from a roadway.

Plummeting temperatures across North Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may extend into Tuesday for many northern counties, where temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing Monday.

Between the rain stopping and the freeze, this afternoon ALDOT crews will use granular salt…

Jan 25

East Central winter weather updates

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 7:38 p.m.

The Auburn District is pretreating bridges with potassium acetate, and intersections/steep grades with calcium magnesium acetate and sand/CMA mixture where needed.

They will start with Randolph County and work their way back into South Chambers and Lee Counties as the evening progresses.

UPDATE: Jan. 25 at 6:18 p.m.

Jan 25

ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop

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…

Jan 24

West Central Region winter weather updates

Jan. 25 at 7:15 p.m.

All state routes in Marion, Winston, Lamar, Pickens, Fayette and Walker counties have been treated. Crews in Greene County have treated all bridges and hot spots. They are currently finishing the interstate ramps and interstate overpasses.

Crews in Tuscaloosa County have treated all bridges on primary routes and known problem…

Jan 24

Know before you go during winter storm

A TMC operator works at a computer while monitoring road conditions on large screens on the walls

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…

Jan 24

North Region winter weather updates

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…

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