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Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, weather permitting, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will temporarily close the ramp to I-20 eastbound from I-59 southbound along with the outside lane of the ramp from I-59 northbound to I-20 eastbound to perform a permanent lane shift, including removal and replacement of traffic stripe, markings,…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements.

Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341.  

The Courtland Airport…

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Citizens were able to sign up to speak on the Birmingham Northern Beltline project and have their comments recorded for the public record.

It was standing room only at the Gardendale Civic Center on August 27 as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public forum and design hearing to gather community input on the next phase of the Birmingham Northern Beltline.

An estimated crowd over 600 residents, first responders, business leaders and area officials attended the…

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Map of the project on SR-21 in Anniston

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), in collaboration with the City of Anniston, would like to make citizens aware of an ongoing, significant road work project on SR-21. This project, aimed at enhancing safety, access management, and resurfacing, will ultimately span from milepost 258 to milepost 265 in Calhoun County.

Starting immediately, ALDOT will…

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SR-21 safety improvements, access management, & resurfacing project from Milepost 258 to Milepost 265, is underway.  The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close a SR-21 northbound and/or southbound lane, in Calhoun County from approximately Milepost 258 to Milepost 265, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., for safety improvements, access management and resurfacing. 

The required…

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Weather permitting, Sunday, August 18, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the Cleburne welcome center.  During the welcome center closure ALDOT will repair sections of the entrance ramp.

The work is anticipated to be ongoing for approximately eight hours.  The welcome center will remain closed until work activities are complete.      

Motorists are requested…

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The initial phase of construction on the Birmingham Northern Beltline began in late June 2024 between SR-79 and SR-75 in Jefferson County

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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A rendering of the roundabouts coming to Mountain Brook Village to help with traffic congestion

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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