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The early signs are positive for those who choose the Beach Express Bridge for travel to and from Alabama's beaches.

Memorial Day weekend is a traditionally busy time for the Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County. This year, however, saw a significant increase in traffic volume following the toll removal.

The Beach Express Bridge carried up to 25 percent more traffic on the Saturday-Sunday following toll removal than the previous year. This suggests that the…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation, along with the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, today issued the following statement about the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project following a 60-day review period:

“Over the past two-plus months, ALDOT and the Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs have made…

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For college students, starting a career is one of the most challenging times of life. Similarly, businesses and government organizations face an ongoing challenge to recruit top talent. The Alabama Department of Transportation is addressing these challenges by offering students experience through internship and training programs.

The students gain experience they need, and ALDOT…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation project on SR-52 in Geneva County will begin Monday, June 10, weather permitting.

The project will consist of shoulder widening and resurfacing from Line Street in Samson to SR-196 in Geneva.  

ALDOT awarded the $2.8 million project to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc., out of Dothan, Ala., who had the…

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Motorists are now traveling toll-free on the Beach Express Bridge following the removal of the toll at noon on May 23.

ALDOT urges all drivers using the Beach Express Bridge to remain aware of reduced speed limits of 15 mph as they approach the plaza structure. With the Memorial Day holiday weekend in full swing,…

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Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks and ceremonially signed paperwork accepting locally-owned roadway and right of way assets related to the state’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge

Governor Kay Ivey today joined local officials in Baldwin County to sign paperwork that finalizes the state of Alabama’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge.

The chairman of the Baldwin County Commission and the mayors of Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach all joined Governor Ivey at Foley City Hall on the eve…

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ALDOT's annual ROADeo event was held on May 15 in Montgomery

The annual Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) state ROADeo was held May 15 in Montgomery. This competition puts ALDOT’s most skilled equipment operators to the test. These operators competed in various categories, showcasing their expertise in maneuvering large vehicles and equipment through challenging courses and demonstrating their ability to operate efficiently, precisely, and safely. ROADeo…

Read More “ALDOT statewide ROADeo winners advance to the Southeastern Regional Equipment ROADeo competition”

ALDOT to assume ownership of Beach Express Bridge on May 23

Governor Kay Ivey today confirmed plans for officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Baldwin County Bridge Company to meet on the morning of Thursday, May 23, to sign the paperwork that transfers ownership of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge to ALDOT.

Subject to the closing process, the collection of tolls will…

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