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"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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Barnwell, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will perform drainage repairs, weather permitting, on US-98 at Mile Marker 51.8 in the Barnwell Community of Baldwin County. The details of the project are as follows:
Start Date & Time: Thursday, Aug. 1, at 6 a.m. Expected Duration: Approximately 12 hours Location: US-98 at Mile…Read More “ALDOT announces drainage repairs on US-98 in Baldwin County”
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to conduct a bat survey on bridges along US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) on Saturday, August 3 in Tuscaloosa.
This survey will cover the Woolsey Finnell Bridge, Campus Drive Bridge and railroad bridge west of Campus Drive.
To facilitate the survey, the US-82 westbound outside lane will be closed at 7…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will close SR-273 in Cherokee County on Tuesday, July 30, to replace a pipe under the roadway.
The highway will be closed to all traffic near milepost 7, north of CR-136. North and south of the closure, the highway will remain accessible to local traffic, but through traffic will be…
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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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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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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Starting this week, some property owners along the US-31 to SR-79 section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline near Pinson, Ala. will receive visits from Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) representatives.
These representatives are preparing to survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s…
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Expect a few more weeks of nighttime closures and detours
Contractors will install the final bridge girders for the westbound on-ramp at the I-565 Town Madison Interchange (Exit 10) during the next three to four weeks.
Nighttime roadway closures will be necessary for the safety of the public while the girders — massive steel beams…
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.
The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant to construct a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds…
