Southwest Region Archives

Dec 05

ALDOT highlights PCET program at local high school

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently visited Robertsdale High School in Baldwin County to highlight career opportunities in civil engineering. They also shared information about ALDOT’s Professional Civil Engineer Trainee (PCET) program. The visit took place during the school’s annual career day, an event that helps juniors and seniors explore career paths after graduation.

Nov 14

ALDOT employees serve up fun and flavor for a good cause

ALDOT employees in Mobile traded their safety vests for aprons Thursday during the “Dress the Dog” Fundraiser, bringing plenty of good food, laughter and community spirit to the Training Building.

The lunchtime event, held Nov. 13, drew a hungry crowd eager to support the State Combined Campaign, which benefits United Way Charities of Alabama. Between…

Nov 12

ALDOT shares key infrastructure updates with Mobile area realtors

Engineers from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest Region recently met with members of the Mobile Area Association of Realtors to share updates on major infrastructure projects shaping growth in Mobile County and along the Gulf Coast.

The presentation gave real estate professionals insight into road and bridge projects that are improving travel across…

Nov 07

ALDOT engineers connect with job-seekers at Mobile Career Center Fair

Engineers from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) visited the Alabama Career Center in Mobile recently for a job fair sponsored by the Alabama Department of Workforce.

The event gave local residents a chance to learn about and apply for jobs at ALDOT.

Meet ALDOT’s Team

At the fair, ALDOT engineers answered questions, handed…

Oct 29

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

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…

Oct 23

New school zone speed limits coming to Baldwin Preparatory Academy on SR-59

At the request of local school and public safety officials, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is implementing new school zone speed limits on SR-59 in Loxley near Baldwin Preparatory Academy.

To improve safety for students, staff and motorists traveling through the area, the following changes will take effect soon:

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Oct 10

Temporary ramp closure on I-10 eastbound in Daphne

Motorists traveling on I-10 eastbound should plan for a temporary ramp closure next week as crews perform maintenance work.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Exit 35A (eastbound I-10 ramp to Daphne) Why: Crews will install a high-mast light pole foundation as part of ongoing roadway lighting improvements. Detour:…Read More “Temporary ramp closure on I-10 eastbound in Daphne”

Oct 03

Nighttime Lane Closures Begin on US-90 in Daphne

Drivers in Daphne should prepare for lane closures as construction begins on a major road project along US-90 (SR-16).

Starting Sunday, Oct. 5, crews will begin widening, resurfacing and adding a new center left-turn lane on US-90 from Mt. Aid Baptist Church to SR-181.

The project, sponsored by the City of Daphne, is designed…

Oct 02

Traffic Update: New ramp on US-43 southbound to open Oct. 3

As the City of Jackson’s ATRIP-II project nears completion, motorists should be aware of upcoming traffic changes:

The newly reconstructed ramp from southbound US-43 to SR-69 is set to open to traffic as of Friday October 3, 2025.

With this opening, all ramps in the area will now be open to traffic.

Please note:

Oct 02

Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event

More than 150 high school students from Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette last week for the UrKeys2Drv Teen Driving Safety Summit.

The day brought together students, safety experts and first responders for interactive activities and hands-on lessons about safe driving.

Why events like this matter:

Car crashes…Read More “Students take the wheel on safe driving at UrKeys2Drv event”