Each year, employees from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) cut down, haul, install and help decorate the official state Christmas tree that sits at the top of the Capitol steps facing Dexter Avenue in Montgomery.
The State of Alabama’s official Christmas tree for the 2025 holiday season. ALDOT employees cut down the tree at...Read More "ALDOT brings official state Christmas tree from Fitzpatrick, Ala."A resurfacing project on SR-51 in Barbour County begins Tuesday, March 11, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-51 from West Street in Louisville to SR-239 in Clayton.
This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan…
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ALDOT crews will patch I-65 southbound in Limestone County this week.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, today through Thursday March 13.
Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures at various locations on the southbound roadway between Exit 365 in Ardmore and milepost 341 (the CSX Railroad overpass…
Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation and its contracted partner, Alabama Guardrail, Inc, will conduct guardrail repairs on I-20/59 eastbound/northbound Exit 124A (6th Avenue North), I-65 northbound Exit 259 (University Blvd.) and I-65 northbound Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North).
Work will begin Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. The project will require closing…Read More “Planned ramp closures on I-20/59 in Jefferson County”
Nick Taylor has built a career around assisting others.
As the Local Transportation Engineer for the Fayette Area at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Taylor helps local government offices navigate infrastructure projects. This ensures state and federal funds are used efficiently to improve mobility and safety.
“My job is kind of unique because I…
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Alabama drivers and pedestrians in 2025 will find enhanced road and highway safety in their communities. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $43 million as part of its 2024 safety improvement grant programs.
Projects benefiting from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Local Road Safety Initiative Program (LRSI) include improvements to…
Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County beginning Thursday, March 6, weather permitting.
Lane closures will not be permitted from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes.
The lane closures are necessary to place the final wearing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation has launched an upgraded version of its ALGO Traffic app and website to help drivers navigate more safely and avoid road congestion. New features like real-time weather data and expanded roadside assistance information aim to keep travelers informed and make driving in Alabama easier.
The updated ALGO Traffic platform offers…
Drivers in the Wallace Tunnel now have a safer experience thanks to a new road treatment designed to improve traction and reduce the risk of crashes. The application of a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) enhances safety by increasing tire grip, particularly in areas where roadway conditions make vehicles more prone to skidding or losing control.
…Read More “High-Friction Surface Treatment Makes Wallace Tunnel Safer”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to remove the abandoned railroad bridge on US-11 near Chamblee Avenue northeast of Woodstock in Tuscaloosa County.
The project is expected to begin Monday, March 3 and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. The contractor is only allowed to close lanes Sunday through Thursday night between 7…
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Over 20 million vehicles were recalled in the United States in 2024, due to nearly 1,000 separate issues that posed safety risks.
Car recalls occur when a manufacturer, consumers or the federal government finds a defect in a car that causes it not to meet federal safety standards. As a result, manufactures must notify consumer…
