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Driven by dedication: The people behind ALDOT's District 84

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill District team demonstrates unwavering dedication to serving the public every day.

Rivera Wheeler has led District 84 as District Administrator for seven years. He oversees a team of 24 maintenance employees who manage a wide range of responsibilities across the district.

Rivera Wheeler – District 84 Administrator

“There...

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Feb 12

ALDOT to host a public involvement meeting in Eastaboga

ADLOT is hosting a public involvement meeting for a proposed roundabout in Eastaboga in Talladega County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential roundabout project at the intersection SR-4 (US-78) and John W Wills Avenue (Mudd Street) in Eastaboga.

The proposed project would address traffic delays and reduce crash risks at the referenced interchange.

Construction could begin by late 2027 and…

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Feb 12

Driven by dedication: The people behind ALDOT’s District 84

Grove Hill’s district team showed their support for National Work Zone Awareness Week by participating in #GoOrange Day.

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s Grove Hill District team demonstrates unwavering dedication to serving the public every day.

Rivera Wheeler has led District 84 as District Administrator for seven years. He oversees a team of 24 maintenance employees who manage a wide range of responsibilities across the district.

Rivera Wheeler – District 84 Administrator

“There…

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Feb 09

ALDOT resurfacing I-59/20 between Fairfield and Hueytown

Two-mile stretch of I-59/20 is being resurfaced between Fairfield and Hueytown.

An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project to replace an aging section of I-59/20 near Fairfield began Sunday, Feb. 8.

The project will replace two miles of deteriorating asphalt between the Fairfield Boulevard and Valley Road bridges.

More than 60,000 vehicles pass through that section of interstate daily.

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Feb 06

Resurfacing project on SR-134 in Henry County begins Monday

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-134 in Henry County begins Monday, Feb. 9, weather permitting.  

The six-mile includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe on SR-134 from the Dale County line to US-431 in Headland.

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to…

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Feb 06

ALDOT to host a public involvement meeting in Dadeville

ALDOT is holding a public involvement meeting about a proposed Tallapoosa County roundabout on February 12, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host an open-house public involvement meeting to discuss a potential roundabout project at the intersection of SR-50 and SR-49 near Dadeville.

The proposed project would address traffic delays and reduce crash risks at the referenced interchange.

Construction could begin by Spring 2027 and last up to nine months.

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Feb 04

ALDOT continues progress on Intracoastal Waterway Bridge and SR-161 Connector

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to advance construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County.

The $52 million project is designed to reduce congestion to Alabama’s beaches and improve safety for residents and visitors. The bridge project is paired with a new connector road to SR-161, creating a major new…

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Jan 30

ALDOT airport workshop hosted by Aeronautics Bureau

ALDOT's Aeronautics Bureau provides training to airport consultants on airport capital improvement projects.

ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau recently trained Alabama airport consultants on strengthening the planning, development and execution of airport capital improvement projects. Held in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the biennial ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau airport workshop helps ensure consultants remain aligned with state and federal airport development requirements.

Aeronautics Bureau Chief Frank Farmer emphasized the…

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