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,...
Read More "Mardi Gras 2026: Let the good times (and traffic) roll across the Gulf Coast"Alabama Department of Transportation crews will work Tuesday, June 24, on I-65 southbound at Upper River Road in Priceville in preparation for an upcoming bridge repair.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., crews will mill and pave to increase the width of the inside lane under the overpass. ALDOT advises drivers to expect a single-lane…
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Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, Canal Road will close to all traffic as crews set large bridge girders over the roadway. The closure is part of ongoing construction on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge.
Here’s what motorists need to know: Canal Road will be closed from 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, through…Read More “Reminder: Canal Road to temporarily close for bridge girder installation”
The Alabama Department of Transportation will implement Phase II-C of the I-59 improvement project in Trussville on Monday, July 20, 2025.
As part of this shift, the southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road will be closed to allow for the next stage of construction.
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and follow all posted detours for the safety of the traveling public…
This is the second in a series highlighting the people and work behind all eight districts that make up ALDOT’s West Central Region.
Nestled in the Black Belt and the heart of the Bible Belt, ALDOT’s Greensboro District may not have interstates or rest areas, but it has something better: a deeply committed team that…
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team is continuing its role in STEM outreach through the Crenshaw County Schools STEM Camp in Luverne, AL. As part of its ongoing commitment to education and innovation, the ALDOT UAS Team makes an impact through STEM camp activities by delivering interactive experiences that connect students…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-106 in Butler and Crenshaw counties starts Wednesday, June 18, weather permitting.
The project will stretch for about 12.5 miles on SR-106, from McKenzie Grade Road to after the Patsaliga Creek Bridge. It includes resurfacing, shoulder widening, guardrail maintenance and installation, and roadway traffic markings.
Motorists should…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is opening a section of the South Linden Bypass Tuesday, June 17, to facilitate the construction of the southern tie-in of the new bypass route with US 43.
As of 3 p.m., a portion of U.S. Highway 43 south of Linden will close and traffic will shift onto the newly…
Drivers should expect significant delays on I-65 in Priceville as crews work to repair a damaged bridge over the course of several days.
From 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, the outside southbound lane and shoulder of I-65 at Upper River Road will be closed. The contractor will work around…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the Bankhead and Wallace Tunnels on Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 98 over the next few weeks to perform routine inspections. These inspections are required every two years to help ensure the safety and reliability of the tunnels.
Closures will take place overnight to minimize the impact…
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Beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the right lane of US-280 eastbound for milling between Shades Creek Parkway and the I-459 Interchange. Beginning at 9 p.m., ALDOT will close the right two lanes of US-280 eastbound.
All travel lanes are expected to re-open…
