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Recent News About Alabama Department of Transportation
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Geotechnical work set for US-98 in Fairhope beginning July 21
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will commence a geotechnical investigation on US-98 at Fly Creek in Fairhope starting Monday, July 21.
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New RCUT intersections completed in north Alabama
Contractors for the Alabama Department of Transportation have completed two Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersections in north Alabama.
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US-29 resurfacing in Macon County starts Monday, completion expected by Fall 2025
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to begin a resurfacing project on US-29 in Macon County starting Monday, July 14, contingent on weather conditions.
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Alabama DOT announces ramp closures on I-59 for ongoing construction
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has announced the closure of the entrance and exit southbound ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road, exit 141.
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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 suspends lane closures for Fourth of July weekend
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.