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The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing US-29 in Troy, Monday, April 1, weather permitting.

Lane closures are expected throughout the project.  Travelers should plan accordingly for delays and be mindful of people and equipment in the work zone.

Visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app for real-time traffic and road condition information and…

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The Grand Bay Welcome Center introduces visitors to the beauty and culture of Alabama's Gulf Coast.

The Grand Bay Welcome Center located on I-10 at the Alabama / Mississippi state line is more than a pitstop on the way to the beaches. From the lighthouse on top of the welcome center to the mosaic sea creatures in its floor, this roadside stop showcases the beauty and culture of Alabama’s Gulf Coast….

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Spring break travelers make the most of Alabama interstates and highways at this time of the year. With so many vehicles heading to the state’s beautiful beaches, lakes and golf courses, traffic congestion is inevitable. But with ALGO Traffic, drivers have the power to keep traffic moving and reach “destination FUN” safely.  

The Alabama Department…

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Freshly resurfaced roadway on SR-113 in Escambia County

In roads, like life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The Alabama Department of Transportation works with the Federal Highway Administration to slow the deterioration of state roads and, in turn, maximize the impact of every dollar spent.  

ALDOT’s Pavement Preservation Policy defines two types of road maintenance projects: preventative…

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Construction in progress on West Fairview Avenue in Montgomery

A roadway and sidewalk improvement project in Montgomery exemplifies how a strong vision for community mobility can have transformative effects.

Construction started Thursday, Feb. 8, on a West Fairview Avenue project in Montgomery that will make the corridor more accessible to businesses, as well as friendlier for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. The city will fund…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather to create hazardous conditions across Alabama beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.

In areas anticipated to experience the most severe conditions, ALDOT personnel are monitoring forecasts and roadway conditions with equipment prepared to pretreat roads this weekend if conditions allow. Crews are prepared to…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is preparing for severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move through the state Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

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…

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On Monday, January 8, 2024, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced changes that will improve traffic and pedestrian movements on the campus of Jacksonville State University and the square in downtown Jacksonville.

Some of the on-campus changes being planned are an extensive amount of new sidewalk added along State Route 204, as well as the addition…

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