Alabama Department of Transportation
Recent News About Alabama Department of Transportation
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Alabama DOT urges driver preparedness as hurricane season continues
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging drivers to prepare for the ongoing hurricane season.
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I-59 emergency slab repair begins July 14; completion expected by September
An emergency repair project on a 13-mile stretch of I-59 in DeKalb County is set to start on Monday, July 14.
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Improvements underway for SR-69 at Sunset Drive in Guntersville
Work has commenced on a project aimed at enhancing SR-69 at Sunset Drive in Guntersville.
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ALDOT announces new projects including improvements on SR-35 in Fort Payne
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A paving project on State Route 291 in Gadsden is set to commence next week, contingent on weather conditions.
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ALDOT announces resurfacing project on SR-18 in Lamar County
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced plans to resurface and install guardrails on a section of SR-18 in Lamar County.
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Gov. Ivey highlights $2 million Demopolis project under Rebuild Alabama initiative
Gov. Kay Ivey recently visited Demopolis to emphasize a $2 million transportation project as part of her Rebuild Alabama initiative.
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Planned ramp closures on I-65 SB in Blount County announced by ALDOT
Beginning June 17, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement periodic closures of the southbound entrance and exit ramps at the I-65/SR-160 interchange in Blount County.
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Nighttime resurfacing on SR-255 in Huntsville begins June 16
Nighttime resurfacing on SR-255/Research Park Boulevard in Huntsville is set to commence on the evening of Monday, June 16, contingent on weather conditions.
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Aldot announces repair project on I-20/59 northbound in Greene County
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to start a project next week aimed at improving a section of I-20/59 northbound in Greene County.