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ALDOT announces new projects including improvements on SR-35 in Fort Payne

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has initiated a project to enhance operations on State Route 35 near Interstate 59 in Fort Payne.

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SR-67 resurfacing in Decatur moves forward with new phase

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The resurfacing project on SR-67/Beltline Road in Decatur is set to progress to its next phase.

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Northbound exit ramp at I-65 Exit 93 closed for repairs from July 7–11

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will close the northbound exit ramp at Exit 93 on I-65 to 18-wheelers starting Sunday night, July 6.

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Lane closures planned on US-280 in Jefferson County starting July 7

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced planned lane closures on US-280 in Jefferson County.

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Alabama DOT announces pavement testing on SR-7 in Jefferson County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced plans to conduct pavement testing on SR-7 (US-11) in Jefferson County, starting Thursday, July 10, 2025.

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US-72 widening project returns to nighttime lane closures due to travel delays

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The US-72/Florence Boulevard widening project in Lauderdale County will switch back to nighttime lane closures for most operations.

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SR-14 resurfacing project begins in Elmore County with expected completion by Fall 2025

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 5, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing project on State Route 14 in Elmore County starting Monday, July 7, weather permitting.

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New traffic devices installed on US-31 in Spanish Fort

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has implemented new traffic measures on US-31 in Spanish Fort.

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Upper River Road bridge repair completed; all lanes of I-65 reopened

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

After continuous work since Saturday night, contractors have completed repairs on the Upper River Road bridge over I-65, finishing about 14 hours ahead of schedule.

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Maplesville District tackles road maintenance across Bibb and Chilton counties

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The Maplesville District of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) manages a diverse range of road maintenance responsibilities across Bibb and Chilton counties.

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Inspection planned for SR-77 bridges over Coosa River

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

State bridge inspectors are scheduled to inspect the northbound SR-77 bridge over the Coosa River, located between Southside and Rainbow City, on Monday, July 7.

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Paving project on SR-291 in Gadsden to begin next week

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

A paving project on State Route 291 in Gadsden is set to commence next week, contingent on weather conditions.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 3, 2025

The VA issued 1,243 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alabama during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 632 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Montgomery man receives federal sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 2, 2025

Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that Taboris Ladale Mock, aged 33, from Montgomery, Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.

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Africanized honeybees detected in Barbour County; ADAI takes action

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 1, 2025

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees in Barbour County.

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ALDOT suspends lane closures for Fourth of July weekend

By Yellowhammer Times | Jul 1, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advising drivers to be cautious and plan their journeys carefully during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, anticipating increased traffic across the state.

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Foley man sentenced for firearm possession related to shooting

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 30, 2025

A Foley man, Ladarious Roper, 22, was sentenced to 85 months in prison for possessing a firearm linked to a shooting incident.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama increases in Q1

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Alabama during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $325,339, a 1.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alabama DOT plans bridge girder repairs on Wares Ferry Road over I-85

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin repairs on the bridge girders of Wares Ferry Road over Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.

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Lane closures planned for US-72 widening in Lauderdale County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jun 29, 2025

Drivers in Lauderdale County should prepare for daytime lane closures on US-72/Florence Boulevard over the next month.