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Progress of new rest area on I-65 South in Butler County as of May 2025.

Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.

The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.

One of the…

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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…

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Each year, skilled heavy equipment operators from the Alabama Department of Transportation come together to showcase their expertise in the annual ROADeo competition.

This event highlights precision, control, and mastery across a range of machinery, including the Single-Axle Dump Truck, Tandem-Axle Dump Truck, Backhoe, Motor Grader, Skid Steer, Lowboy, and Tractor.

Competitors face…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) US-31 resurfacing project in Lowndes and Butler Counties begins Monday, May 5, weather permitting.

The project will take place on US-31 from the Piney Creek Woods bridge to Julian Town Road.

This project includes planing, resurfacing, and traffic striping.  

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a come-and-go style public meeting to discuss a proposed project on US-231 in Wetumpka.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center where members of the public can ask questions and view exhibits regarding the project.

The…

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ALDOT announces a temporary closure of the US-29 overpass at I-85 (Exit 64) in Opelika, beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.

The closure allows the contractor to perform necessary maintenance on the bridge deck. The bridge rehabilitation will utilize hydrodemolition, a method known for its…

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