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ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing across much of the state. These conditions significantly increase the potential for what is commonly referred to as black ice to form on bridges and roadways.

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Apr 30

ALDOT gives back to local charity

Back Row: Paul Giardina- Ronald McDonald House , Josh McDonald - ALDOT, Mary Jordan- ALDOT, Jim Tabor - ALDOT, Front Row: Paul Gelineau- ALDOT & Jenifer Eubanks- ALDOT

In a heartfelt gesture of community support, employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Southwest Region presented a $700 check to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile earlier this week. The donation was the result of funds raised during the ALDOT Southwest Region Friends and Family Golf Tournament, which took place on April…

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Apr 30

Resurfacing project on SR-27 in Geneva County begins Thursday, May 2

An Alabama Department of Transportation project on SR-27 in Geneva County will begin Thursday, May 2, weather permitting.

The project will consist of shoulder widening and resurfacing from the Geneva County line for 4.6 miles to the beginning of the four-lane section.

Travelers should remain mindful of people and equipment in the work zone and…

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Apr 30

ALDOT hosting public auction this week

A wide variety of vehicles and equipment will be on the auction block.

There will be more than just vehicles on the auction block at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s absolute public auction this Thursday and Friday, May 2-3. The auction, located at 537 Traffic Operations Drive in Montgomery, begins at 9 a.m., Thursday.

A variety of equipment and vehicles of various makes and models are up for…

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Apr 29

ALDOT to host public meeting for bridge project in Tuscaloosa

Map of the proposed project area involving the Woolsey Finnell Bridge replacement on US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) in Tuscaloosa.

The Alabama Department of Transportation will host a come-and-go style public meeting at University Church of Christ to discuss a potential project that will involve the Woolsey Finnell Bridge replacement on US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) in Tuscaloosa.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where the public can ask…

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Apr 26

I-59/20 intersection improvements coming to exit 104 and McAshan Drive

Map of the proposed project area on I-59/20 at exit 104 in McCalla, AL

Located on the western edge of Jefferson County, the McCalla area has seen rapid growth and development in recent years. With a unique combination of residential and industrial growth, establishing connectivity and upgrading old and functionally obsolete infrastructure is critical to sustaining future growth in the area.

Traffic is expected to increase significantly as the…

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Apr 26

Greenville I-65 South rest area replacement beginning May 1

The current structure at the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.

A contractor for the Alabama Department of Transportation will begin installing signs on Monday, April 29, for the closure, beginning May 1, of the I-65 South rest area in Greenville.   

It was announced earlier this month that the rest area was being replaced by a larger and updated structure.  The next rest area is…

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