Safety Archives

Nov 15

November 18-22 is Crash Responder Safety Week

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation declaring November 18-22 Crash Responder Safety Week in a Proclamation ceremony held Thursday November 14, 2024 in Montgomery, Ala.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to stay alert and slow down for first responders working on Alabama’s roads during Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 18-22.

Each year, ALDOT and emergency responders statewide join a national effort to improve roadway safety for first responders, from police to EMS and tow truck drivers….

Nov 13

Community shares input on Alabama’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Man pointing at map of Alabama bicycle and pedestrian demand.

Community members and local officials gathered at five locations around Alabama this fall to give input for the Alabama’s Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that is being updated. The workshops are part of ongoing efforts by the Alabama Department of Transportation to establish a vision for safe and accessible bicycling and walking across the state….

Nov 06

Project to improve safety on US-43 at SR-64

A map showing modifications to improve safety at the intersection by channelizing the median crossing and preventing crossing and left turns from the minor roads.

The Alabama Department of Transportation aims to improve safety at a Lauderdale County intersection using an alternative intersection design.

The $451,098 project, starting this week, will convert the intersection of US-43 and SR-64, north of Killen, to a reduced conflict intersection.

The contractor, Rogers Group, plans to begin work Thursday, weather permitting.

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Oct 28

SR-247 Little Bear Creek bridge to close for replacement

A bridge over a creek in the countryside.

The SR-247 bridge at Little Bear Creek near Red Bay in Franklin County will close for about a year for its $3.3 million replacement, starting Monday, Nov. 4.

SR-247 will be closed to all traffic in the vicinity of the bridge, about four miles north of SR-24. Commercial traffic must use the official detour, SR-24…

Oct 22

Take time to talk driving safety with teens

The poster emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in teen driving safety.

This is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26, 2024), and the Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to take the opportunity to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for 15-20-year-olds. In 2022, there were 80 fatal crashes in Alabama involving drivers ages…

Oct 15

ALDOT warns drivers to watch for deer this fall

A whitetail deer walking across a paved road

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change colors, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to remind motorists to be extra cautious on the roads. Fall means deer become more active, increasing the risk of vehicle collisions.

Whitetail deer hunting season kicks off in October, and one reason for increased vehicle collisions…

Oct 15

Construction begins on I-59 Trussville project

Aerial view of I-59 Interchange in Trussville, Al.

On October 17 at 10 a.m., the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will begin a significant infrastructure project aimed at reconstructing and expanding a critical segment of I-59 in Jefferson County from the I-459 Interchange in Birmingham to Chalkville Mountain Road in Trussville, Alabama.

This extensive project begins at I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and…

Oct 03

UrKeys2Drv Summit empowers young drivers to make smarter choices

Since 2014, the UrKeys2Drv (Your Keys to Drive) Teen Driving Safety Summit has provided an interactive and impactful learning experience for young drivers across Alabama. This summit brings together hundreds of junior high and high school students from each region of Alabama for a day of learning, interacting and understanding the responsibilities of driving. The…

Sep 26

Rail safety is focus of See Tracks? Think Train Week

Illustration of railroad crossing with warning lights and cross bars moving.

Alabama has one of the nation’s highest numbers of rail crossing collisions, coming in at No. 8. To address this ongoing issue, the Alabama Department of Transportation is joining Operation Lifesaver for See Tracks? Think Train® Week, a concentrated week (Sept. 23-29, 2024) of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe…

Sep 25

Evacuation routes open as Hurricane Helene approaches

(Montgomery, Ala.) With evacuation orders issued in some Florida counties, highways across southern Alabama are open and available to move people to safer areas as Hurricane Helene moves toward landfall.

The Alabama Department of Transportation designates at least a dozen roadways coming north or west out of Florida as hurricane evacuation routes. You can view…