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May 20

Expect late-night traffic interruptions on North Memorial Parkway

An aerial view of an intersection of two roads. The major route has a wide median area that is under construction for a new highway mianline. Bridge columns are being built near the intersection.

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect late-night traffic interruptions on US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway in Huntsville for overpass construction at Mastin Lake Road.

Intermittent traffic stoppages will take place from about 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 22. For safety, workers will halt all traffic at the intersection for…

May 20

Temporary signal shutdown Wednesday for SR-59 and CR-12 Intersection Upgrades in Baldwin County

The traffic signal at SR-59 and Baldwin CR-12 will be temporarily turned off Wednesday, May 21, as ALDOT crews install a temporary signal and complete infrastructure upgrades.

The signal will be shut down at 9 a.m. and is expected to be back online by 4 p.m. Foley Police will direct traffic during the outage to…

May 20

Planned lane closures on US-280 WB, in Jefferson County

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22nd , weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation will close the outside, right lane of US-280 westbound for asphalt patching between Milepost 2.0 and Milepost 2.5.

All travel lanes are expected to re-open at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd .

Motorists are requested to consider…

May 20

Planned lane closures on I-59 SB, in St. Clair County

Weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, May 27th, the I-59 southbound Rest Area at Milepost 167.4 in Ashville will be closed for repairs.

This Rest Area will be closed 24/7, Tuesday, May 27th at midnight through Friday, May 30th at midnight.

ALDOT thanks motorists for their patience during this Maintenance Operation to improve this Rest Area.

ALDOT’s…

May 19

ALDOT to begin Dauphin Island Bridge rehabilitation project in coming months

Aerial View Dauphin Island Bridge in Mobile County

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.

Key Repairs

The…

May 16

Our Roads, Our Safety Week: May 18-24

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is raising awareness to help improve road safety by participating in Our Roads, Our Safety Week from May 18-24, 2025.

Road Safety is everybody’s responsibility – passenger vehicle drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Our Roads, Our Safety is a national safety campaign that is dedicated to…

May 16

Resurfacing project on SR-605 in Houston County begins Monday

Map showing SR-605 from Rehobeth to the Florida stateline. A red line shows the resurfacing project limits from SR-109 to US-231.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-605 in Houston County begins Monday, May 19, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-605 from US-231 near the state line to SR-109 in Rehobeth.

This project includes shoulder widening, resurfacing, and traffic striping.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…

May 16

Signal installation underway at SR-51 & I-85 in Opelika

Map showing the location of SR-51 and I-85 with images of trafic signals at the I-85 exit and entrance ramps.

This week, the Alabama Department of Transportation began installation of traffic signals at the intersection on SR-51 at the I-85 exit and entrance ramps.

Lane closures are likely on SR-51 at I-85 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews perform work.

Installation of the traffic signal is expected to take approximately three to…

May 15

ALDOT to pave on US-231 in Morgan County

ALDOT will perform maintenance paving on US-231 on Brindley Mountain in Morgan County next week, weather permitting.

Crews will make pavement repairs on the southbound roadway from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday, May 19, through Thursday, May 22.

Motorists should expect single-lane closures and delays. Please drive with caution. Reduce speed and…

May 14

ALDOT operators shine in state ROADeo, advance to regionals

The 14 ALDOT employees who placed first or second in the state ROADeo competition held in Montgomery.

The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held on Wednesday, May 14 in Montgomery.

This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. Each operator won their area event to earn the opportunity to compete at the state ROADeo in Montgomery.

These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise…

Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

Expect late-night traffic interruptions on North Memorial Parkway

Temporary signal shutdown Wednesday for SR-59 and CR-12 Intersection Upgrades in Baldwin County

Planned lane closures on US-280 WB, in Jefferson County

Planned lane closures on I-59 SB, in St. Clair County

ALDOT to begin Dauphin Island Bridge rehabilitation project in coming months

Our Roads, Our Safety Week: May 18-24

Resurfacing project on SR-605 in Houston County begins Monday

Signal installation underway at SR-51 & I-85 in Opelika

ALDOT to pave on US-231 in Morgan County

ALDOT operators shine in state ROADeo, advance to regionals

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