With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at noon until Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. and from Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at noon until Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Alabama roadways will...
Read More "ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel"The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace the two existing bridges over Big Creek on US-82 near Sam Sutton Road in Coker with a single, wider bridge.
Additionally, the Sam Sutton Road intersection will be permanently closed to accommodate the new bridge.
The project is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12 and will…
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced today that the continued development of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project will move forward under the Kiewit Massman Traylor (KMT) team.
KMT is the joint venture team previously chosen to design and build the cable-stayed bridge portion of the project. KMT has begun key pre-construction testing…
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Unexpected delays frustrate Alabama drivers. Incidents, closures, and weather cause these delays. Knowing what’s ahead is key for smoother, safer travel. The Personalized Travel Alerts feature available in the ALGO Traffic app provides real-time traffic information. It’s right at your fingertips.
ALGO Traffic is the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) official traffic service. This longtime…
As of 3 p.m. today, the US-29 bridge in Opelika is reopened.
For real-time traffic updates and more, download the ALGOTraffic app or visit ALGOTraffic.com.
As the school year comes to an end, the month of May is recognized as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
The campaign is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about road safety for young drivers and promote safe driving habits.
Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15-18 years old. According to…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) US-31 resurfacing project in Lowndes and Butler Counties begins Monday, May 5, weather permitting.
The project will take place on US-31 from the Piney Creek Woods bridge to Julian Town Road.
This project includes planing, resurfacing, and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits…
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Every mile of pavement carries more than just vehicles. It reflects careful planning, meticulous testing and precise execution.
Chris Strickland, the Tuscaloosa Area Materials Engineer for ALDOT’s West Central Region, has spent decades ensuring roads are built to stand the test of time. With 25 years in state service, including 16 with ALDOT, Strickland brings…
Crews will begin striping and moving a concrete barrier wall to shift traffic on SR-180 to a portion of newly constructed SR-180 (Canal Road) on Monday, May 5. Traffic will now utilize a portion of the newly constructed roundabout as part of this new traffic pattern.
This traffic shift will take one day to complete….
Read More “Traffic shift on SR-180 in Baldwin County begins Monday”
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface and place guardrail on a portion of I-20/59 in Greene County from near milepost 33 to near Exit 41 in Eutaw.
The project began with milling operations last week and will continue until late 2025, weather permitting. At least one lane will remain open in each…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to perform a routine nighttime inspection of the arch bridge in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled on US-82 beneath the bridge each night from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., weather permitting. Outside lane closures on I-20/59 are also expected…
