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"Traffic signal efficiency is revolutionizing the way drivers experience their daily commutes.
Menasse Kumlachew, the Signal Systems Engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region, is behind the scenes monitoring traffic signals for any issues or alerts from motorists.
Kumlachew can direct technicians to fix flashing signals, adjust signal timings and update signal…
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A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic this morning. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville.
Contractor A.G. Peltz Group replaced the old roadway with a new concrete roadway between milepost 229 and milepost 233.5. This concludes the first phase of a $40.8 million project…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively seeking qualified and energetic individuals to join its team. With a mission to support and enhance Alabama’s transportation system, ALDOT offers a rewarding career that promises professional growth and a balanced and fulfilling work life.
ALDOT is known for its commitment to its employees, providing competitive pay,…
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Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg formally announced that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) was awarded $550 million for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. The new bridge and bayway will support local businesses and the national economy through a more efficient movement of goods along Interstate 10, a critical corridor for…
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) project on SR-605 west of Dothan is underway.
The project consists of resurfacing, shoulder widening, and guardrail replacement on SR-605 from Fortner Street to US-231.
Preparation work continues and the paving process is scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 21.
Drivers should expect lane closures, reduced speed limit,…
CSX will close the railroad crossing on SR-117 in the Bass Community of Jackson County from 6 a.m. Saturday, July 20, to the evening of Sunday, July 21.
Message boards and signs will be in place to direct motorists. The detour is US-72 to SR-156 at South Pittsburg, Tenn., to US-41A to SR-56 at Sewanee…
Two new roundabouts are coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion.
The project is happening right in the middle of Birmingham and Mountain Brook city limits at the intersection of the US-280 off ramp, Cahaba Road, Chester Road, and Lane Park Road near the Birmingham Zoo.
Because it straddles the two cities,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a stretch of SR-17 from the Aliceville city limits to the junction of CR-5 in Pickens County to improve mobility and safety.
The 4.8-mile project is expected to begin Monday, July 15 and will continue until late fall 2024, weather permitting….
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Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant from the Bridge Investment Program to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
The major grant award is believed to be one of the largest…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team took flight at the Crenshaw County schools STEM Camp this summer. Their mission? To spark a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education by showcasing the real-world applications of UAS.
The team brought a variety of drones to showcase at the camp….
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