The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation are partnering to host a Safe Driving Summit on December 12, 2025, for Houston County Schools. The Summit aims to educate local high school students about the critical importance of making safe driving choices.
“The Safe Driving Summit – a partnership between ALDOT and...
Read More "ALDOT and Lutzie 43 Foundation bring safe driving summit to Houston County students"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to make significant strides on the Linden Bypass, the first phase of the West Alabama Highway initiative introduced by Governor Kay Ivey in 2021.
This transformative project enhances safety, boosts regional connectivity and drives economic opportunities in rural Alabama.
Designed to alleviate congestion in downtown Linden, the…
Read More “Linden Bypass Project Update: Progress on the West Alabama Highway Initiative”
The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ready. Our team works closely with emergency agencies to help keep you safe and informed before, during and after a storm — especially in coastal areas like Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Here’s how ALDOT prepares and what you…
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This is the first in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
In the rolling hills of northwest Alabama, where highways stretch for miles and the pace never truly slows, a tight-knit team of public servants quietly keeps one of the state’s largest linear-mile…
Read More “Hamilton District: where pride drives performance”
Beginning at approximately 9 a.m., Thursday, May 29, weather permitting, U.S. Steel will be performing Railroad Bridge inspections on I-20/I-59 northbound.
This operation will require a lane to be closed during bridge inspections. The bridges will be inspected between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Motorists are requested to use alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe…
Read More “Planned lane closure on I-20/I-59 NB, in Jefferson County”
Construction is now in full swing on the new Tensaw River Bridge along the US-90/US-98 Causeway near Battleship Memorial Park.
Drivers passing through may have noticed barges, cranes and other heavy equipment moving across the water each day.
Traffic on the US-90 Causeway westbound approaching the Tensaw River Bridge construction.
The Alabama Department of Transportation…
Read More “Update: Tensaw River Bridge Replacement Underway”
The Alabama Department of Transportation will be removing the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of US-29 and 10th Street in the City of Lanett on Tuesday, June 3, if weather permitting.
Workers will be on site from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, June 3, there will be no traffic signal at the…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) welcomes in the unofficial start to summer.
The Friday before Memorial Day marks National Road Trip Day, and thousands of Alabamians will soon hit the road to visit friends and family all summer long.
Alabama has plenty to offer road trippers, from beautiful beaches to historic sites. As you…
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With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.
Here’s the Lowdown:
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Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.
The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.
One of the…
Read More “Greenville rest area rebuild brings modern upgrades and improved accessibility”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) anticipates higher traffic volumes during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Drivers are advised to prepare for increased traffic and to plan for extra travel time.
For the safety of the traveling public along with construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates after…
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