Alabama Transportation News - Road Projects, Work Zones, Infrastructure Updates
Summary
The Alabama Department of Transportation (AL DOT) published multiple transportation news items including road resurfacing projects on SR-13, SR-14, and US-80, bridge girder placement on US-82 in Coker, bridge widening on I-85 near Miles Creek, dynamic message sign installation on I-65, and opening of the SR-52 roundabout in Geneva County. The agency also promoted National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to encourage safe driving in work zones.
What changed
The AL DOT Newsroom published a series of routine transportation infrastructure announcements covering multiple road projects statewide. Projects include SR-13 resurfacing in Fayette County (11.5 miles beginning April 13), SR-14 resurfacing in Auburn, US-80 resurfacing in Montgomery, bridge girder placement on US-82 requiring rolling 20-minute traffic stops, I-85 bridge widening at Miles Creek, and dynamic message sign installation on I-65 as part of a $2.5 million corridor management project.
For transportation companies and motorists operating in Alabama, these announcements indicate ongoing construction activity requiring attention to lane closures, reduced speed limits, and pilot car operations. Drivers should use ALGOtraffic.com or the ALGO Traffic app for real-time traffic updates. These are informational news items with no new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations beyond standard work zone driving protocols.
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will mark its fourth annual Spring Clean on Friday, April 17, as crews across the West Central Region work to clear litter from Alabama’s roadways.
All eight districts within the region will participate, collecting litter along state highways as part of a coordinated effort to improve roadway conditions and…
Representatives from ALDOT, ALEA, the Alabama Legislature and other industry partners held a press conference at the Alabama State Capitol today, April 14, to remind drivers of the importance of driving safely in work zones.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 20-24, by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.
The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Safe Actions Save…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has shifted traffic at the SR-52 roundabout at SR-153 and CR-5 in Geneva County, west of Samson.
Watch our short “ALDOT Zero to 60” video for tips on navigating a roundabout and their safety benefits. You can find more information by visiting ALDOT News.
ALDOT urges drivers to adhere to the reduced…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will implement rolling lane closures Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 to place the final set of girders for the new bridge over Big Creek on US-82 in Coker.
Eastbound traffic on US-82 will be stopped for a maximum of 20 minutes at a time during each girder…
The $9.6 million project will add lanes to part of SR-35 in Section.
A contractor will tentatively begin work next week to construct additional lanes on about one mile of SR-35 in Section.
The $9.6 million project will widen the three-lane highway to five lanes — two through lanes in each direction and a center turn lane — from Williams Street to north of Scenic Drive.
The…
Ozark Safety Services installed this dynamic message sign (DMS) on I-65 on Tuesday, April 7.
A contractor is installing the first dynamic message signs on I-65 in north Alabama this week. One DMS went into place earlier this week, and a second will be installed tonight.
The message signs are part of ALDOT’s $2.5 million advanced corridor management project on I-65. The project ranges from Exit 334 at SR-67 in…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to resurface SR-13 from the intersection of SR-18 to the intersection of SR-102 northwest of Berry in Fayette County to improve mobility and safety.
The 11.5-mile project is expected to begin Monday, April 13, and will continue until late fall 2026, weather permitting. A pilot car will guide…
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on SR-14 in Auburn begins Wednesday, April 8, weather permitting.
The project will take place on SR-14 from the Macon County line to SR-147 (Shug Jordan Parkway).
This project includes resurfacing and traffic striping.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the…
Evening lane closures will resume on I-85 south near exit 42 at Miles Creek Bridge beginning Monday, April 6, weather permitting.
The contractor will complete paving for the project during the lane closures.
The project is scheduled to be completed this spring.
Visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app for real-time traffic and…
An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on US-80 (Selma Highway) in Montgomery begins Monday, April 6 weather permitting.
The project will take place on US-80 from Felder Road to I-65 in Montgomery.
This project includes resurfacing and guardrail installation.
Motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout the project. ALDOT…
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