In 2022, 75% of crashes that occurred on Alabama’s roadways were property-damage-only crashes. To reduce the impact to traffic flow, Alabama has passed Quick Clearance Laws that are designed to protect ALDOT workers, first responders and to ensure traffic resumes quickly after a crash occurs.
If a motorist is involved in a minor crash and...
Read More "Spreading the news about quick clearance laws"According to engineering firm AECOM, motorists can expect extra construction activity on I-565 near exit 10 in Madison as contractors start a major concrete pour for the future westbound off-ramp early Wednesday, March 20.
Motorists are advised to reduce speed and remain alert for trucks entering or exiting the median of I-565 near Toyota Field…
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Norfolk Southern will shut down the railroad crossing on SR-77 near US-11 in Attalla at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, for repairs.
The closure will remain in place for about 48 hours.
Norfolk Southern will set up signs for detours, routing traffic south of the closure to I-59, and traffic north of the closure to…
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Making roads safer to drive is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s mission as it continues with its Federal-aid Maintenance Resurfacing Program statewide. Using ALDOT’s Pavement Preservation Policy, Area employees evaluate the condition of pavement near them and make recommendations to the ALDOT Deputy Director of Operations who approves projects for each fiscal year.
ALDOT’s Southwest…
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Poles for the first Alabama Department of Transportation traffic cameras on I-565 in Huntsville and Madison will go up this week.
Weather permitting, contractors will install the concrete poles at eight sites in Limestone and Madison counties over the course of three days — Tuesday, March 19, through Thursday, March 21. Lane closures on I-565…
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In roads, like life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The Alabama Department of Transportation works with the Federal Highway Administration to slow the deterioration of state roads and, in turn, maximize the impact of every dollar spent.
ALDOT’s Pavement Preservation Policy defines two types of road maintenance projects: preventative…
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Alabamians have a new way to learn about road projects, traffic conditions, highway safety and more, thanks to ALDOTNews.com, an online news hub launched today by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
This digital news source provides timely information about the projects, programs and people of ALDOT.
We believe this new initiative will help people…
The Alabama Department of Transportation honored former employee James Brown at the Interstate 22 Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony held at Hamilton City Hall on Friday, March 15.
Brown served ALDOT for 52 years before retiring on April 30, 2022. He passed away May 8, 2022.
West Central Region Engineer Wallace McAdory headed the one-hour ceremony…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-129 in Marion County from near the Lauderdale Road intersection to the Winston County line to improve mobility and safety.
The four-mile project is expected to begin the week of March 17 and will continue until late summer…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on US-331 in Montgomery County will begin Tuesday, March 19, weather permitting.
The project consists of resurfacing and traffic stripe from south of CR-24 to south of CR-61.
Lane closures are possible throughout the construction of the project so travelers should plan accordingly for delays. For real-time traffic…
ALDOT will repair the approaches to two bridges carrying local roads over I-65 in Morgan County in the coming weeks. Motorists should expect around-the-clock closures of the Parker Road and Bethel Road bridges and approaches for about three days each while work takes place.
Weather permitting, crews will begin repairing the approaches to the Parker…
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