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’s Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest Region has seen significant progress on several major infrastructure projects this year.
Key Projects & Initiatives Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Following a major federal grant, ALDOT is working with design-build teams to finalize plans for the new bridge and Bayway. The TIFIA loan process is advancing, paving…Read More “Southwest Region: Progressing key infrastructure projects”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to clear trees near the Jack Warner Parkway westbound ramp from US-82 eastbound by the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa.
ALDOT will close the ramp Monday, December 30 through Friday, January 3 from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., weather permitting. However, no closure will occur New Year’s Day.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) East Central Region is experiencing a period of significant infrastructure development. While several major projects are currently under construction, a number of critical initiatives are entering the preconstruction phase as well as setting the stage for future improvements.
Preconstruction Highlights I-65 Lane Additions (Alabaster to Calera): This multi-phased project…Read More “East Central Region: Paving the way for the future”
The Southeast Region of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) oversees a vast network of roadways spanning 19 counties. In fiscal year 2024, the region focused on maintaining existing infrastructure, enhancing safety and partnering with local governments to improve transportation across the region.
Key Accomplishments Infrastructure Maintenance Resurfaced over 564 lane miles, including significant portions…Read More “Southeast Region: Building a stronger transportation network”
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) West Central Region has seen significant progress on several key infrastructure projects over the past year. These projects delivered improved traffic flow, enhanced safety and boosted economic development across the area.
Key Accomplishments: Tuscaloosa County
US-82 Improvements: The region’s first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County, a…
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It’s the last big weekend of shopping before Christmas, and ALGOTraffic can help shoppers make sure that traffic doesn’t dampen their holiday spirit. ALGOTraffic.com and the ALGOTraffic app gives drivers the best route to their shopping destination.
Travel times on interstate routes, live looks at traffic cameras near busy intersections and notifications of crashes and…
To ensure the safety of travelers and construction and maintenance workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will suspend temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles…
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Montgomery Branch recently transitioned its leadership, honoring Adam Holder, P.E., as outgoing president. They also welcomed a new leadership team, all civil engineers from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Holder significantly contributed to the branch by fostering professional development opportunities for members, supporting community initiatives and strengthening…
As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) efforts to plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, ALDOT will start gathering traffic data on the I-10 Bayway. This data will help guide planning and improve both safety and traffic flow in the area.
Motorists traveling on the Bayway may notice new antennas,…
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There is still time to give input on the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for Alabama.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is updating the current plan with input from a project advisory committee of municipal representatives and bicycle and pedestrian groups. Members of the public have until Dec. 31, 2024, to provide input that will…
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