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Sep 26

Modifications will improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

A concept map for the project, showing modifications to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

Work to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County will begin next week.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect daily single-lane closures on SR-20 in either direction near the intersection southeast of Muscle Shoals. Please expect delays.

Modifications

The $578,374 project with contractor Rogers Group will make several modifications to the intersection. These…

Sep 26

ALDOT to place girders for Big Creek Bridge in Coker

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29 and 30, to set girders on the future westbound bridge over Big Creek, part of the ongoing US-82 bridge replacement project in Coker.

Crews plan to place a total of 14 girders, with seven scheduled each day. Westbound traffic…

Sep 25

Major I-20 WB bridge lane closure in Riverside beginning Oct. 2

I-20 bridge lane closure coming on October 2

ALDOT will close a lane of the I-20 WB bridge over the Coosa River in Riverside on Thursday, October 2.

The significant maintenance project will limit traffic on the bridge to a single lane for up to seven days.

We are urging area motorists and businesses to prepare now for the impactful traffic delays…

Sep 25

ALDOT resurfacing underway on I-22 in Walker County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is resurfacing a section of I-22 in Walker County from the Marion County line to near Exit 40 north of Eldridge to improve mobility and safety.

The 1.8-mile project began earlier this week and will continue until the end of the year, weather permitting. At least one lane will…

Sep 24

Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction

Diverging Diamond Interchange under construction in Jefferson County.

Construction is underway on Jefferson County’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) in McCalla.

The $22M project will transform Exit 104 on I-59/20 at McAshan Drive.

The exit offers access to the Rock Mountain Lakes community along with the Jefferson Metropolitan Park.

Diverging Diamond Interchange construction underway at Exit 104 on I-59/20.

It is home to…

Sep 23

ALDOT communications wins big at TransComm

5 people standing in a line in front of a skyline holding awards in their hands

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has won four top communication awards from an organization representing state transportation agencies nationwide.

ALDOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a national nonprofit group that represents and supports…

Sep 23

Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin

Aerial view of Dauphin Island Bridge (SR 193) in Mobile County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will soon begin a major rehabilitation project on the Dauphin Island Bridge, located on SR-193. This work will help extend the life of the bridge and improve safety for motorists.

Key Information: Start date: September 30, 2025 Location: Dauphin Island Bridge (SR-193), 3.45 miles long Work includes: Bridge rehabilitation…Read More “Bridge rehabilitation project on Dauphin Island Bridge to begin”

Sep 22

I-85 Macon County rest areas to close for maintenance

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 23, the southbound rest area on I-85 in Macon County will be temporarily closed for maintenance and improvements. The northbound rest area will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 24.

During the closure, crews will resurface the parking lots and make minor repairs and paint the buildings, pavilions, and picnic tables.

These…

Sep 19

ALDOT to close section of SR-14 overnight in Greene County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to close a section of SR-14 at the I-20/59 Exit 40 interchange in Eutaw to install an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) pole and camera.

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., and continue until Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5 a.m., weather permitting.

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Sep 18

ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-19 in Marion County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and install guardrail on SR-19 from the Lamar County line to the intersection of Sentry Road in Hamilton to improve mobility and safety.

The 9.8-mile project is expected to begin Monday, Sept. 22 and will continue until the end of the year, weather permitting. A pilot…

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