West Central Region Archives

Jun 12

Contractor to install signal equipment, concrete islands at Northport intersection

Lane closures are shown on the map at the intersection of US-82 and SR-69 in Northport.

The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved a plan that will allow the contractor to install new traffic signal equipment and concrete islands at the northbound and southbound intersections of McFarland Boulevard (US-82) and SR-69 in Northport.

The contractor will close the right through-traffic lanes in each direction on SR-69. However, right turn lanes will…

Jun 11

ALDOT’s Bowden lights up stage while keeping motorists safe

ALDOT Transportation Technologist Jerrell Bowden.

Alabama Department of Transportation employee Jerrell Bowden is a man of unlimited talent.

From dance and acting to fencing and guitar, all while holding a second-degree level two black belt in taekwondo, Bowden’s schedule is nothing short of remarkable.

After hesitantly auditioning for a play while in college, he found an appetite for show production…

May 28

Terence Williamson: balancing engineering and turkey calling championships

Terence Williamson, left, and his teammate pose with the 2020 Grand National Calling Championship trophy

There’s never any question about who’s providing the turkey on Thanksgiving at Terence Williamson’s house.

Some things just don’t need questioning.

The flexibility to do stuff outside of work and have a work-life balance was important to me. ALDOT is a great place to work because of that and I honestly love working here.

May 13

ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-69 in Jasper

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-69 in Jasper from the junction of SR-5 to the north end of Blackwater Creek Bridge to improve mobility and safety.

The 5.7-mile project is expected to begin the week of May 13 and will continue until late…

May 06

Area ROADeo winners advance to state competition

2 judges in safety vests and hard hats looking at a tractor surrounded by cones

District and area crews throughout the West Central Region competed in the ROADeo this spring to promote skill advancement for heavy equipment operators and to improve safety techniques.

Winners from the Fayette Area and Tuscaloosa Area will advance to the statewide event in Montgomery on May 15 and vie for a chance to represent the…

Apr 29

Lane closures on SR-69 in Jasper delayed to May 1

Lane closures on SR-69 in Jasper are delayed until Wednesday, May 1. The closures are part of ongoing improvements in the area.

Apr 29

Contractor to pour bridge deck in Jasper

Aerial view of the SR-5 bridge under construction in Jasper with the sun rising in the background

The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved lane closures to allow the contractor to pour the bridge deck on SR-5 over SR-69 (US-78A) in Jasper on Tuesday, April 30, weather permitting.

The contractor plans to close the SR-69 outside lanes from 5 a.m. until later in the afternoon.

The work is part of the ongoing…

Apr 29

ALDOT to host public meeting for bridge project in Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Transportation will host a come-and-go style public meeting at University Church of Christ to discuss a potential project that will involve the Woolsey Finnell Bridge replacement on US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) in Tuscaloosa.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where the public can ask…

Apr 25

ALDOT to continue work on US-11 in Coaling

A portable traffic signal with cones and a road closed barricade in the background

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to continue fully rebuilding a portion of US-11 in Coaling to improve mobility and safety.

The first half of the project near Ed Stephens Road and Dudley Road was completed in late March. The next phase of the project will continue from south of Palmer Street to north of…

Apr 24

Second annual Spring Clean Day combats litter

An ALDOT employee tying a trashbag on the roadside

The Alabama Department of Transportation is pleased to announce its second annual Spring Clean Day was a success.

The event, which took place April 23, was part of ALDOT’s ongoing efforts to promote cleaner and safer roadways. All eight districts within the West Central Region spent the day picking up litter on various routes.