First responders constantly put their lives on the line, but the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is trying to make incidents safer for the men and women with boots on the ground.
In conjunction with Crash Responder Safety Week, ALDOT is hosting Traffic Incident Management (TIMs) classes across the state, teaching responders how to correctly…
All lanes on I-85 South at Line Creek have been reopened earlier than anticipated. Crews began work on the southbound lanes on Sunday, Nov. 3 expecting 18 days to complete the work.
The contractor had multiple crews working around the clock to open all lanes about a week ahead of schedule.
The project remains active,…
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….
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Beginning Thursday, Nov. 7, traffic signals will periodically flash at the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Boulevard (US-231) in Montgomery. This improvement project is aimed at enhancing roadway functionality and traffic movement in the area.
Work will begin around 9 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude by 2 p.m. The new turn lanes from…
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Making a left turn across traffic would be much more dangerous if the grass in the median was so high you couldn’t see over it.
But those are details drivers don’t often have to think about. Alabama Department of Transportation employees working from the department’s district offices are taking care of mowing grass and…
All lanes on I-85 northbound at Line Creek have been reopened. Crews will continue working on southbound lanes for up to 18 days.
The project remains active, and intermittent lane closures will likely occur during evening hours until the project’s completion.
Real-time Traffic Updates: Download the ALGO Traffic app on your phone or visit ALGOtraffic.com for the latest…
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Governor Kay Ivey has wrapped up her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour.
Governor Ivey recently visited three areas – Chilton County, Ariton and Rainsville – in conjunction with announcing the awards from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act.
The Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by the legislature…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced a planned lane closure on I-85 South beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, as part of a bridge widening project.
What to Expect: Location: A one-lane closure for approximately one mile on I-85 South at Line Creek. This lane closure is approximately 3 miles south of Exit…Read More “Continuous lane closure planned at Line Creek on I-85 Southbound”
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting the public to give input as it updates the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This fall, the team leading the planning process will hold five public workshops across the state. The workshops will give people an opportunity to learn more about the plan and to share their perspective…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is pleased to announce a major milestone in the Ross Clark Circle expansion project in Dothan.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, the project will introduce a revised traffic pattern, including opening both signalized intersections on the southern portion of the frontage roads.
Below are the traffic changes beginning Sunday,…
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