ALERT: ALDOT is preparing for winter road conditions in parts of the state. Follow ALGO Traffic for the latest road information in your area.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews worked around the clock to keep roads safe and passable during Winter Storm Cora. The storm brought freezing rain, sleet, and snow to parts of the state, creating hazardous driving conditions.
ALDOT’s Response
Pretreatment: Crews pre-treated roads with brine to help prevent ice formation. Salt brine is merely a…
Due to the weather conditions last week, the McNeil Street access from US-231 will remain closed for another week.
ALDOT apologizes the for the inconvience for the prolonged closure.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is providing regular, regional updates regarding roads affected by Winter Storm Cora.
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 9:34 a.m.
The Southeast Region (Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Henry, Houston, Geneva, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell counties) currently has no issues.
Jan. 9 – Pre-treatment
Crews pretreated major routes in the River Region up to Chambers County.
In preparation for Winter Storm Cora, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is ramping up its preparation efforts in advance of the approaching cold airmass. ALDOT crews began pretreatment on select routes in some areas of the state today and pretreatments will continue and expand across much of the state Wednesday and Thursday.
Roadway pretreatments…
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On Monday, Jan. 6, the contractor will close access to McNeil Street from US-231 for approximately one week.
The access management project began in November 2024.
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An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) bridge widening project on Interstate 85 South over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) begins Monday, Jan. 6.
The project will widen the bridge over Miles Creek at Exit 42 (Wire Road) on I-85 South to accommodate the extension of the deceleration lane off the interstate onto…
The Southeast Region of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) oversees a vast network of roadways spanning 19 counties. In fiscal year 2024, the region focused on maintaining existing infrastructure, enhancing safety and partnering with local governments to improve transportation across the region.
Key Accomplishments Infrastructure Maintenance Resurfaced over 564 lane miles, including significant portions…Read More “Southeast Region: Building a stronger transportation network”
A Continuous Green T (CGT) intersection is a specialized traffic intersection design for three-way (T-shaped) intersections.
These intersections enhance safety and efficiency, allowing traffic on the main roadway to flow continuously through the intersection with a green light. This eliminates the need for stops and reduces overall delays facilitating free-flow movement.
The traffic signal…
The Blue Gurth Swamp bridge on SR-14 in Dallas County will reopen by end of the day today, Nov. 27.
The bridge replacement project began in February with an expected completion of spring 2025.
Even though the bridge is open and the detour is no longer in place, crews will still have final items to…
Read More “Update: Blue Gurth Swamp bridge on SR-14 to reopen”
