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ALDOT brings official state Christmas tree from Fitzpatrick, Ala.

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."
Nov 05

ALDOT reopens US-231 following extensive sinkhole repair in St. Clair County

ALDOT excavated a sinkhole site on US-231 in St Clair County on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has reopened US-231 following extensive work to reinforce its foundation in St. Clair County following ongoing sinkhole impacts.

ALDOT contractors have finished excavating the site and filled it in with multiple layers of stone and geogrid material.

Closed Monday morning for the repair, the site reopened to traffic Tuesday…

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Nov 03

UPDATE: Daytime lane closures on I-65 resurfacing project continue

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4, crews will have temporary lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on I-65 south and north from Pintlala Creek to exit 167 (US-80).

The I-65 resurfacing project in Montgomery County requires additional daytime lane closures due to seasonal and weather conditions. 

Crews began work this weekend, but continued colder weather…

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Oct 31

Third phase of repair to US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek planned

ALDOT next week will repair a third section of the deck of the southbound US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek, south of Russellville in Franklin County.

ALDOT next week will repair a third section of the deck of the southbound US-43 bridge over Cedar Creek, south of Russellville in Franklin County.

Expect delays due to closure of the outside southbound lane of US-43 at the bridge. Weather permitting, ALDOT anticipates beginning the closure about 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, and reopening…

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Oct 29

Public Input sought on proposed roundabouts at I-65 and West Lee Street in Chickasaw

Roundabouts are proposed for Lee Street in Chickasaw at I-65 Exit 10

The City of Chickasaw, in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), is proposing to construct roundabouts at the Interstate 65 (Exit 10) northbound and southbound ramps on West Lee Street.

The project aims to improve safety by eliminating sight issues at the ramp terminals and reducing the number of conflict points that have…

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Oct 28

Talladega District overcomes sinkholes under hands-on Administrator

ALDOT's District 45 crew of about two dozen handle the state roadways in Talladega County.

One of the constant challenges District 45 crews must tackle develops below Talladega County’s roads.

“One thing that we have to deal with a lot around here is sinkholes, and, you know, a lot of counties don’t have that. Talladega in particular, a lot of limestone and everything,” ALDOT District 45 Administrator Stephen Blair said.

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