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Be aware of National Bicycle Safety Month this May

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging everyone to be alert and keep bicyclists safe. The month of May marks National Bicycle Safety Month across the United States.

Nationwide, 1,166 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2023 while an additional 49,489 bicyclists were injured in traffic crashes.

In the state of Alabama, there...

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Baldwin Beach Express traffic.

With the summer travel season shifting into high gear beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (May through September,) the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) wants to help you enjoy the sunshine, sand—and ease into traffic. But don’t worry, we’ve got tips to help you cruise down to the beach stress-free.

Here’s the Lowdown:

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Progress of new rest area on I-65 South in Butler County as of May 2025.

Travelers along I-65 near Greenville can look forward to a refreshed and more inclusive experience as ALDOT nears completion on the total rebuild of the Greenville rest area.

The outdated facility has been demolished to make way for a new, modern rest stop designed with capacity, comfort, and accessibility in mind.

One of the…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) anticipates higher traffic volumes during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Drivers are advised to prepare for increased traffic and to plan for extra travel time.

For the safety of the traveling public along with construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on interstates after…

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Contractors on Wednesday night will start installing bridge girders for the future overpass at US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway and Mastin Lake Road.

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect late-night traffic interruptions on US-231/US-431/North Memorial Parkway in Huntsville for overpass construction at Mastin Lake Road.

Intermittent traffic stoppages will take place from about 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 22. For safety, workers will halt all traffic at the intersection for…

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The traffic signal at SR-59 and Baldwin CR-12 will be temporarily turned off Wednesday, May 21, as ALDOT crews install a temporary signal and complete infrastructure upgrades.

The signal will be shut down at 9 a.m. and is expected to be back online by 4 p.m. Foley Police will direct traffic during the outage to…

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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is working to extend the life of the Dauphin Island Bridge, a key route for residents and visitors. Built in 1982, the bridge has endured four decades of exposure to harsh saltwater environment. This project will ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come.

Key Repairs

The…

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