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Dec 02

ALDOT substantially completes major US-82 project in Tuscaloosa

The US-82 Rebuild Alabama Act project is substantially completed in Tuscaloosa County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has substantially completed a major project along US-82 from SR-69 to Rice Mine Road.

This marks the first major Rebuild Alabama Act project in Tuscaloosa County. It is expected to improve mobility, boost safety and enhance local commerce.

The roadway now features an additional travel lane in each direction,…

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Nov 27

ALDOT completes fiber project along I-65 in Chilton County

The Alabama Department of Transportation has completed a fiber infrastructure project along Interstate 65 in Chilton County that spanned approximately 21 miles.

The completed project will provide the Traffic Management Center with better technological capabilities to manage traffic flow. It is also expected to improve safety, mobility, commerce and travel-time reliability for motorists.

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Nov 19

ALDOT to perform work at US-82 and SR-69 intersection

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform construction activities at the US-82 and SR-69 intersection in Northport.

The US-82 and SR-69 intersection will have overnight work Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 that will limit traffic from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m., weather permitting. During this time, US-82 eastbound and westbound will…

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Nov 18

ALDOT to update overhead signs on US-82 near 13th Street

ALDOT plans to replace overhead signs on US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) near 13th Street in Tuscaloosa.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace overhead signs on US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) near 13th Street in Tuscaloosa.

The installation is scheduled to take place overnight, beginning Wednesday at 9 p.m. and ending Thursday at 6 a.m., weather permitting. Westbound traffic on US-82 will be reduced to a single lane during this time.

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Nov 12

Major project in Jasper will finish ahead of schedule

Governor Kay Ivey, along with state and local officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in late August to mark the bridge opening.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) applauds the anticipated early completion of the bridge replacement and intersection improvement project on SR-5 over the SR-69 (US-78A) underpass in Jasper.

The project includes new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-5 and SR-195, along with the bridge ramps. The contractor will place traffic signal poles this week,…

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Oct 23

ALDOT continues relief efforts in Florida

ALDOT continues to work alongside FDOT to clear roadways following the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to work alongside the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to clear roadways following the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

ALDOT has been on site since October 12 and currently stationed at the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, Fla. where crews have been assigned to various areas in…

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Oct 08

ALDOT to begin final phase of Gordo Bypass

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to begin the final phase of the Gordo Bypass next week.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to begin the final phase of the Gordo Bypass next week. The project is expected to improve safety, mobility and commerce in West Alabama.

The project will realign US-82 from the northwest city limits of Gordo to just east of the Tuscaloosa County line. Once completed, US-82 will…

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