The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down for first responders working on Alabama’s roads during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 18-22.
Each year, ALDOT and emergency responders statewide join a national effort to improve roadway safety for first responders, from police to EMS and tow truck drivers....
Read More "November 18-22 is Crash Responder Safety Week"The Alabama Department of Transportation will close SR-273 in Cherokee County on Tuesday, July 30, to replace a pipe under the roadway.
The highway will be closed to all traffic near milepost 7, north of CR-136. North and south of the closure, the highway will remain accessible to local traffic, but through traffic will be…
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to install a left turn lane and place new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-195 and 20th Avenue in Haleyville to improve mobility and safety.
The project is expected to begin Friday, July 26 and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.
Lane closures are not allowed…
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Maintaining Alabama’s expansive road network demands a skilled team. Agronomists are essential in managing roadside vegetation. Leading this effort is Jacob Hodnett, the state’s senior agronomist with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Overseeing operations, Steven Drake directs the West Central Region, while Billy Aaron heads the Southeast for ALDOT.
Balancing Beauty and Safety
A typical…
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Alabama summers are known for their scorching temperatures, and for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employees who work outdoors, staying safe in the heat is a top priority. ALDOT has implemented a comprehensive program to help ensure the well-being of its workforce. Here is an overview of that program that could help others facing…
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Starting this week, some property owners along the US-31 to SR-79 section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline near Pinson, Ala. will receive visits from Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) representatives.
These representatives are preparing to survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s…
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Expect a few more weeks of nighttime closures and detours
Contractors will install the final bridge girders for the westbound on-ramp at the I-565 Town Madison Interchange (Exit 10) during the next three to four weeks.
Nighttime roadway closures will be necessary for the safety of the public while the girders — massive steel beams…
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.
The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant to construct a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds…
Traffic signal efficiency is revolutionizing the way drivers experience their daily commutes.
Menasse Kumlachew, the Signal Systems Engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region, is behind the scenes monitoring traffic signals for any issues or alerts from motorists.
Kumlachew can direct technicians to fix flashing signals, adjust signal timings and update signal…
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A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic this morning. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville.
Contractor A.G. Peltz Group replaced the old roadway with a new concrete roadway between milepost 229 and milepost 233.5. This concludes the first phase of a $40.8 million project…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively seeking qualified and energetic individuals to join its team. With a mission to support and enhance Alabama’s transportation system, ALDOT offers a rewarding career that promises professional growth and a balanced and fulfilling work life.
ALDOT is known for its commitment to its employees, providing competitive pay,…
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