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ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

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.

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) held its annual equipment ROADeo for the Tuscaloosa Area on April 16, bringing together skilled heavy equipment operators for a day of competition and professional development.

The ROADeo encourages safety and precision while helping operators sharpen their skills across a variety of equipment challenges. Competitors tested their abilities on…

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ALDOT announces a temporary closure of the US-29 overpass at I-85 (Exit 64) in Opelika, beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The closure is expected to last approximately one week, weather permitting.

The closure allows the contractor to perform necessary maintenance on the bridge deck. The bridge rehabilitation will utilize hydrodemolition, a method known for its…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-87 in Coffee County begins Monday, April 21, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-87 from Pea Creek to the Pike County Line.

This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, bridge maintenance and traffic stripe.  

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout…

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Motorists will see traffic patterns change today at the intersection of US-43 and SR-64 in Lauderdale County.

The intersection in the Greenhill community is being converted to a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) to improve safety. Key features of an RCI include eliminating left turns and through movements from the side street. To construct the channelizing…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.”

In…

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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-165 in Russell County begins Tuesday, April 15, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-165 from SR-208 to New Hope Church Road.

This project includes micro-milling, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.  

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT…

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He’s bold. He’s bright. He’s 100% cones, barrels and barriers. And he’s really hard to miss.

That’s right, W.Z. Flagger — the towering 30-foot-tall mascot of ALDOT’s Southwest Region — is back to spread an important message during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21–25). If you’re traveling through the Alabama Welcome Center on I-10…

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Governor Ivey joined state and local officials to cut the ribbon on the newly widened US-82 in Prattville, celebrating the project’s completion.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced the substantial completion of the US-82 widening project in Prattville. This infrastructure improvement enhances a key thoroughfare for local and regional traffic. This project, funded by the Rebuild Alabama Act, underscores the state’s commitment to critical transportation improvements.

A ribbon-cutting was held today at First Pentecostal Church in…

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