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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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Sep 12

Long keeps workers equipped and ready

Kevin Long oversees supplies to ensure employees have everything necessary to do their jobs at ALDOT.

Kevin Long either has it or knows where to get it.

The Alabama Department of Transportation Tuscaloosa Area Equipment Maintenance Manager oversees supplies to ensure employees have everything necessary to do their jobs, whether that’s vehicles, office supplies, construction materials or safety gear. Long said he thinks of his department as the glue for the…

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Aug 30

ALDOT works to ensure smooth gameday experience

ALDOT Traffic Management Center manager Ken Colvert speaks to the media about gameday preparations

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) takes center stage in organizing the massive logistics behind football gamedays.

On fall Saturdays when more than 100,000 football fans flood into Tuscaloosa, ALDOT works tirelessly to ensure smooth and efficient traffic flow, turning what could be a logistical nightmare into a well-oiled machine.

Just like in Field of…

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Aug 27

ALDOT celebrates SR-5 bridge opening in Jasper

Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks and participated in a ribbon cutting to officially open a new bridge on SR-5 over US-78A Monday August 26, 2024 in Jasper, Ala. (Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager)

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 26, to celebrate the upcoming opening of the new SR-5 bridge over US-78A (SR-69) in Jasper, which will officially open for traffic Tuesday, August 27.

Governor Kay Ivey, U.S. House Representative Robert Aderholt, State Senator Greg Reed, State House Representatives Tim Wadsworth and…

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Aug 21

Burton works to make roads safer

LaTara Burton has actively worked to improve ALDOT maintained roadways for the past 15 years

LaTara Burton’s bright smile and welcoming laugh reveal how much she enjoys her work as the Regional Highway Safety Engineer for ALDOT’s West Central Region.

For 15 years, Burton has actively worked to improve ALDOT maintained roadways. She began her journey as a student at the University of Alabama where she gained experience through ALDOT’s…

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