In a dimly lit room lined with monitors streaming live footage from nearly 190 cameras, the operators at the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Traffic Management Centers (TMC) work tirelessly to keep the state’s roads safe and traffic flowing.
The centers, operating 24/7, are hubs for real-time coordination between motorists, law enforcement and engineers –…
Starting this Wednesday, March 26, construction will begin to install a new roundabout west of Samson in Geneva County. The roundabout will be installed at the intersection of SR-52 at SR-153 and CR-5.
Roundabouts have proven to be effective in enhancing road safety and reducing traffic congestion. According to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts typically…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a resurfacing project in Dale County on Wednesday, March 26, weather permitting.
Construction will include resurfacing and guardrail installation on US-231 from the Houston County line to CR-63 northwest of Midland City.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers…
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A resurfacing project on SR-51 in Barbour County begins Tuesday, March 11, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-51 from West Street in Louisville to SR-239 in Clayton.
This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan…
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Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County beginning Thursday, March 6, weather permitting.
Lane closures will not be permitted from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes.
The lane closures are necessary to place the final wearing…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is celebrating National Engineers Week by recognizing the dedicated regional engineers who work to ensure safe and efficient travel across the state.
In the Southeast Region, Josh Kervin is the youngest and newest region engineer, having assumed the role on Jan. 16, 2025.
Kervin earned a degree in civil…
An Alabama Department of Transportation project to install a continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-31 and McQueen Smith Road in Prattville will begin, Wednesday, Feb. 19, weather permitting.
The project will also include resurfacing on US-31 from north of the Alabama River bridge to US-82.
The continuous “Green T” signal will give…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-84 in Coffee County begins Wednesday, Feb. 12, weather permitting.
The project includes resurfacing on US-84 from Lawrence Drive in New Brockton to Boll Weevil Circle in Enterprise.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits. ALDOT urges drivers to plan for possible delays and…
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Daytime lane closures are scheduled for I-85 over Line Creek in Macon County on Tuesday, Feb. 11, weather permitting.
The closures, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will affect both north and southbound lanes over Line Creek, about 2 1/2 miles north of Exit 16 (Waugh/Pike Road).
Crews will be installing raised pavement markers…
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A traffic shift on I-85 south at Miles Creek, originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, has been rescheduled due to equipment issues.
A lane closure on I-85 south over Miles Creek at Exit 42 is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for restriping.
Crews will begin installing temporary barrier rail…
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