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ALDOT preparing for upcoming winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this coming weekend. Hazardous conditions, including snow and ice, are expected to develop, and ALDOT is monitoring forecasts and coordinating with our partners in an effort to prepare and respond as effectively as possible.

While forecasts are constantly...

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When a landslide destroyed US-231 in 2020, ALDOT's solution was to construct bridges across the unstable area. In this photo from July 2020, contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is constructing bridge columns and caps.

Five years ago today, ALDOT leaders met with concerned residents from several north Alabama counties to unveil an ambitious plan to repair US-231 after a landslide destroyed parts of the highway in Morgan County.

One month earlier, heavy rain triggered the slide on Brindley Mountain, opening large cracks in the pavement as material shifted below….

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A finished micro-surfacing pavement maintenance project in Chilton County.

Alabama’s road conditions have been recognized among the safest across the country.

According to a study done by the ConsumerAffairs Research Team, Alabama’s road conditions rank second overall in the country with 96.5% of its urban roads and 98.7% of its rural roads in acceptable condition.

The ranking comes just five years after the Legislature…

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A resurfacing project on SR-51 in Barbour County begins Tuesday, March 11, weather permitting.

The project will take place on SR-51 from West Street in Louisville to SR-239 in Clayton.

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

Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan…

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Weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation and its contracted partner, Alabama Guardrail, Inc, will conduct guardrail repairs on I-20/59 eastbound/northbound Exit 124A (6th Avenue North), I-65 northbound Exit 259 (University Blvd.) and I-65 northbound Exit 260B (3rd Avenue North).

Work will begin Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at 9:00 p.m.   The project will require closing…Read More “Planned ramp closures on I-20/59 in Jefferson County”

Nick Taylor has built a career around assisting others.

As the Local Transportation Engineer for the Fayette Area at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Taylor helps local government offices navigate infrastructure projects. This ensures state and federal funds are used efficiently to improve mobility and safety.

“My job is kind of unique because I…

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Alabama drivers and pedestrians in 2025 will find enhanced road and highway safety in their communities. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $43 million as part of its 2024 safety improvement grant programs.

Projects benefiting from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and Local Road Safety Initiative Program (LRSI) include improvements to…

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