In 2022, 75% of crashes that occurred on Alabama’s roadways were property-damage-only crashes. To reduce the impact to traffic flow, Alabama has passed Quick Clearance Laws that are designed to protect ALDOT workers, first responders and to ensure traffic resumes quickly after a crash occurs.
If a motorist is involved in a minor crash and...
Read More "Spreading the news about quick clearance laws"Starting August 14, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the City of Mobile, and Mobile County will launch a major upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. As part of the Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP), this initiative will see the deployment of new controllers and hardware to 174 traffic signals.
Project…Read More “RTOP expansion to enhance traffic signal operations in Mobile County and City of Mobile”
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to perform a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.
The bridge painting, which is intended to prevent corrosion and rust, is expected to begin Thursday, August 8 and will continue for approximately five weeks, weather permitting.
The contractor is only allowed to…
No bats were found after a thorough search of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge, Campus Drive Bridge and the railroad bridge west of Campus Drive when the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) conducted a bat survey in Tuscaloosa on August 3.
ALDOT crew members look for bats under the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on August…Read More “ALDOT finds no bats during bridge survey in Tuscaloosa”
The new continuous “Green T” signal at the intersection of US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County is now in operation.
Crews will be performing additional work items so motorists should continue to plan for delays and remain mindful of people and equipment in the area.
For more information on the project see: Traffic…
Read More “Update: New traffic signal at US-231 and US-82 in Montgomery County”
As the summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, they will be commuting to school on foot, by bicycle and by school bus or private vehicles. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is gearing up for a significant increase in traffic.
To help minimize traffic congestion and enhance safety, ALDOT’s…
The center turn lane project on US-31 in Spanish Fort, which started June 3, 2024, will be fully open to traffic beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, in time for the first day of school in Baldwin County. Permanent striping and signal detection work will follow in the coming days with alternate lane configurations.
Project Details:…Read More “Center turn lane project nears completion on US-31 in Spanish Fort”
The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on US-29 in Andalusia starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.
The project extends from US-84 to Max Barton Road.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and equipment.
The approximately $1 million…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on SR-134 in Dale County starts Monday, August 5, weather permitting.
The project extends from CR-67 in Midland City to the Henry County line.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT urges drivers to plan accordingly and be mindful around workers and…
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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…
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to perform bridge maintenance on I-20/59 eastbound in Greene County near milepost 31 to improve mobility and safety.
The project is expected to begin Monday, August 5 and will continue for approximately 10 days, weather permitting. Crews will close the right lane to begin the work. Once the right…
Read More “ALDOT to perform bridge maintenance in Greene County”
