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November 18-22 is Crash Responder Safety Week

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....

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Oct 28

SR-247 Little Bear Creek bridge to close for replacement

Traffic will be detoured while contractors demolish and replace the bridge on SR-247 over Little Bear Creek in Franklin County.

The SR-247 bridge at Little Bear Creek near Red Bay in Franklin County will close for about a year for its $3.3 million replacement, starting Monday, Nov. 4.

SR-247 will be closed to all traffic in the vicinity of the bridge, about four miles north of SR-24. Commercial traffic must use the official detour, SR-24…

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Oct 28

FDOT secretary visits ALDOT crew to offer thanks

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue visits with an ALDOT crew and offers thanks to them for assisting in hurricane recovery efforts.

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue visited the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crew working in Sarasota County. Perdue personally offered his gratitude and encouragement for their ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the recent hurricanes.

Since October 12, ALDOT crews have stationed themselves at the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, Fla.

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Oct 25

Governor Ivey and ALDOT announce $21.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program Awards to Alabama Cities

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation today announced the awarding of $21.6 million in funds for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) projects statewide. These funds will be used to make various on-road and off-road improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation.

“For a growing number of Alabamians who walk…

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Oct 25

ALDOT celebrates Careers in Construction Month

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is celebrating the month of October as Careers in Construction month.

The Construction Bureau, which is one of 20 bureaus in the Department, engages in the general supervision of all contract construction work and promotes statewide uniformity in interpretation and implantation of the contract requirements.

The Bureau is separated…

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Oct 24

ALDOT urges drivers be alert

A crossing guard at a crosswalk allowing people to use a crosswalk.

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to slow down and be alert. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one pedestrian was killed every 70 minutes in traffic crashes on U.S. roads in 2022.

With Halloween approaching, ALDOT is urging drivers to…

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Oct 23

ALDOT continues relief efforts in Florida

ALDOT continues to work alongside FDOT to clear roadways following the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to work alongside the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to clear roadways following the impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

ALDOT has been on site since October 12 and currently stationed at the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, Fla. where crews have been assigned to various areas in…

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Oct 22

Take time to talk driving safety with teens

The Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits during Teen Driver Safety Week.

This is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26, 2024), and the Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to take the opportunity to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for 15-20-year-olds. In 2022, there were 80 fatal crashes in Alabama involving drivers ages…

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Oct 21

Public invited to give input on statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan

The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting the public to give input as it updates the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This fall, the team leading the planning process will hold five public workshops across the state. The workshops will give people an opportunity to learn more about the plan and to share their perspective…

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Oct 18

ALDOT deploys new crew to Florida for hurricane relief

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will deploy a fresh 15-person crew to Florida on Saturday to continue the important work of clearing roadways following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday.

The crew will travel to the Manatee Operations Center in Bradenton, where they will join the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…

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