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ALDOT brings official state Christmas tree from Fitzpatrick, Ala.

Each year, employees from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) cut down, haul, install and help decorate the official state Christmas tree that sits at the top of the Capitol steps facing Dexter Avenue in Montgomery.

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Aug 02

Federal, State and Local officials celebrate $550 million grant announced for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

Federal, State and Local officials met in Mobile to celebrate $550 million grant announced for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

On Monday, July 29, federal, state and local stakeholders celebrated the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) receiving $550 million for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.

This significant grant is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Investing in America program, announced earlier this month by U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete…

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Aug 01

Resurfacing of Woodward Avenue in Shoals to start

US-43/US-72 (Woodward Avenue) near SR-184 (Second Street) in Muscle Shoals.

A $2.5 million resurfacing project will start Friday night on US-43/US-72 (Woodward Avenue) in Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals.

Weather permitting, the contractor, Rogers Group, will close the eastbound outside lane throughout the weekend for deep patching. The contractor anticipates reopening the lane early Monday.  

Milling to remove the old asphalt surface will begin Sunday…

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Aug 01

Traffic numbers show success of toll removal on Beach Express Bridge

With the busiest part of the summer travel season over, new traffic numbers are showing how effective removing the toll from the Beach Express Bridge has been. To help daily commuters and tourists heading to Alabama beaches, the state bought the toll bridge and removed the tolls ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The Alabama…

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Jul 26

ALDOT to improve SR-195 and 20th Avenue intersection in Haleyville

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to install a left turn lane and place new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-195 and 20th Avenue in Haleyville to improve mobility and safety.

The project is expected to begin Friday, July 26 and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.

Lane closures are not allowed…

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Jul 26

Taming the wild side: managing roadside vegetation

An ALDOT tractor sprayer making a herbicide application.

Maintaining Alabama’s expansive road network demands a skilled team. Agronomists are essential in managing roadside vegetation. Leading this effort is Jacob Hodnett, the state’s senior agronomist with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Overseeing operations, Steven Drake directs the West Central Region, while Billy Aaron heads the Southeast for ALDOT.

Balancing Beauty and Safety

A typical…

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Jul 24

Beating the heat: ALDOT keeps workers safe as temperatures rise

Providing shade when possible helps workers survive summer heat.

Alabama summers are known for their scorching temperatures, and for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employees who work outdoors, staying safe in the heat is a top priority. ALDOT has implemented a comprehensive program to help ensure the well-being of its workforce. Here is an overview of that program that could help others facing…

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