West Central Region Archives

Aug 16

ALDOT announces grants for several municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) today announced it has awarded over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.

The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $43,935 from a state grant to expand the north terminal area apron. The airport will provide $43,937…

Aug 15

Mowing operations keep drivers safe

Roadway maintenance isn’t only about fixing potholes, painting lines or placing pavement markers.

Mowing operations at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are a key part of keeping the state’s roads safe and well-maintained. Although it might seem like just another routine task, mowing serves an important purpose that goes beyond simply keeping things tidy.

Aug 08

ALDOT to perform bridge painting in Tuscaloosa

A map of the bridge painting project in Tuscaloosa for the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59.

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to perform a nighttime painting project on the Third Avenue East bridge over I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa.

The bridge painting, which is intended to prevent corrosion and rust, is expected to begin Thursday, August 8 and will continue for approximately five weeks, weather permitting.

The contractor is only allowed to…

Aug 07

ALDOT finds no bats during bridge survey in Tuscaloosa

ALDOT crew members look for bats under the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on August 3, 2024.

No bats were found after a thorough search of the Woolsey Finnell Bridge, Campus Drive Bridge and the railroad bridge west of Campus Drive when the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) conducted a bat survey in Tuscaloosa on August 3.

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Aug 01

ALDOT to perform bridge maintenance in Greene County

A map showing the location of the planned bridge work in Greene County.

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to perform bridge maintenance on I-20/59 eastbound in Greene County near milepost 31 to improve mobility and safety.

The project is expected to begin Monday, August 5 and will continue for approximately 10 days, weather permitting. Crews will close the right lane to begin the work. Once the right…

Jul 30

ALDOT to conduct bat survey on bridges along US-82

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to conduct a bat survey on bridges along US-82 (McFarland Boulevard) on Saturday, August 3 in Tuscaloosa.

This survey will cover the Woolsey Finnell Bridge, Campus Drive Bridge and railroad bridge west of Campus Drive.

To facilitate the survey, the US-82 westbound outside lane will be closed at 7…

Jul 26

ALDOT to improve SR-195 and 20th Avenue intersection in Haleyville

This is a map of the SR-195 and 20th Avenue intersection in Haleyville where a left turn lane and traffic signal will be installed.

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to install a left turn lane and place new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-195 and 20th Avenue in Haleyville to improve mobility and safety.

The project is expected to begin Friday, July 26 and will continue for approximately three months, weather permitting.

Lane closures are not allowed…

Jul 22

ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements.

The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant to construct a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds…

Jul 19

Engineering efficiency: the unseen efforts behind Alabama’s traffic signals

Traffic signal efficiency is revolutionizing the way drivers experience their daily commutes.

Menasse Kumlachew, the Signal Systems Engineer with the Alabama Department of Transportation’s West Central Region, is behind the scenes monitoring traffic signals for any issues or alerts from motorists.

Kumlachew can direct technicians to fix flashing signals, adjust signal timings and update signal…

Jul 15

ALDOT to resurface stretch of SR-17 in Pickens County

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a stretch of SR-17 from the Aliceville city limits to the junction of CR-5 in Pickens County to improve mobility and safety.

The 4.8-mile project is expected to begin Monday, July 15 and will continue until late fall 2024, weather permitting….