Candace Whetstone, Author at ALDOT News Hub

Oct 03

ALDOT awards over $2 million in grants to improve local airports

Photo of the Wetumpka Municipal Airport terminal.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects at 27 local airports.

The grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports across the state. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, runway…

Oct 01

ALDOT seeks input on Statewide Transportation Plan

Graphic with the text ALDOT Statewide Transportation Plan survey. Have a say in Alabama's transportation future!

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting residents across the state to share their vision for Alabama’s future transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey, open Oct. 1–31, 2025.

The SWTP is Alabama’s guide to the development of transportation investments and priorities for the next 20 years. It covers highways,…

Sep 26

Governor Ivey Announces Next Round of Annual Grant Projects

Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks at the completion ceremony for the US-82 Rebuild Alabama Project at Indian Hills Country Club Friday January 31, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The first of the four initial, major Rebuild Alabama projects announced by Governor Ivey, this 2.77-mile section of US-82 from SR-69 to Rice Mine Road serves as a main corridor for more than 50,000 vehicles per day. ALDOT added additional travel lanes, improved access management to help traffic flow and introduced a shared-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians.(Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager)

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The grants are the final round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Annual Grant…

Sep 03

How ALDOT’s Aeronautics bureau supports Alabama airports

Photo depicting a meeting between the Aeronautics Bureau and consultants.

The ALDOT Aeronautics bureau grant program does more than distribute funds, it carefully coordinates a process that helps Alabama’s airports grow and meet the needs of their local communities.

At the heart of this effort is the annual airport funding cycle. Developed with input from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airport directors and engineering consultants,…

Aug 25

ALDOT to host public involvement meeting in Childersburg

Map of AL-235 showing the area of the proposed project in Talladega County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at the Childersburg Church of Christ to discuss a potential project on SR-235 involving plans for a road diet on approximately 9 miles of the highway.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m….

Aug 05

Public involvement meeting in Chambers County

Map depicting the location of the proposed project in Chambers County, Alabama.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at Lafayette High School to discuss a potential project that will involve US-431 from SR-50 to CR-93.

The meeting is scheduled for today, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the proposed…

Jul 30

ALDOT awards $337 thousand to improve local airports

Photo of a repaved and striped airport runway in Alabama funding with the use of state grants.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $337,000 in state grants to support improvement projects at 20 local airports.

The grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program, which provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports across the state. Eligible projects may include land acquisition, runway upgrades, facility…

Jul 28

Public involvement meeting in Cleburne County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public involvement meeting at Ranburne Town Hall to discuss a potential project that will involve SR-46 from CR-620 to the Georgia State Line.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where the public can ask questions and…

Jul 22

ALDOT’s role in airport inspections

Photo of the outside of the Enterprise Municipal Airport terminal.

As part of its commitment to aviation safety across the state, the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau conducted inspections this past week. The team visited Enterprise Municipal Airport and the Flowers Hospital helipad in Dothan.

Routine inspections keep Alabama’s aviation network safe, reliable, and prepared for daily and emergency use.

Airport inspection

“Enterprise…

Jul 17

Governor Ivey Announces More Than $3.7 Million in Rebuild Alabama Funding

Governor Kay Ivey today announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program created…