Sunday, June 14, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

Alabama Department of Transportation

State / Public safety

ALDOT halts temporary lane closures on interstates for Memorial Day holiday

ALDOT suspended temporary interstate lane closures for Memorial Day weekend as officials sought to ease congestion and improve safety amid heavier holiday traffic.

May 20, 2026

Congressman Aderholt applauds funds secured for Red Bay lighting project

A state contract award advanced the Red Bay lighting upgrade, with federal dollars aimed at boosting visibility, safety and confidence along a key corridor.

May 13, 2026

U of A EPC releases report on transportation infrastructure in the Black Belt

Researchers detailed how inadequate rural roadways isolated workers and fueled political tensions over state infrastructure funding priorities.

March 31, 2026

ALDOT updates progress on new Intracoastal Waterway bridge project

Crews installed the bridge decks in December 2025, moving closer to doubling travel lanes across the busy Intracoastal Waterway.

February 5, 2026

Alabama DOT releases safety tips for drivers ahead of winter storm

ALDOT personnel monitored forecasts and coordinated preparation efforts for the expected high impact winter weather event across the northern half of the state.

January 22, 2026

ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

Citing tragic 2024 statistics, ALDOT suspended temporary lane closures on interstate routes to prioritize safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year travel season.

December 22, 2025

ALDOT warns of “unpaid toll” text scam

ALDOT warned citizens about a new text scam claiming unpaid toll fees.

June 12, 2025

Sen. Britt presses for infrastructure funding for Alabama projects

Britt urged Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to support I-65 expansion and the Mobile River Bridge construction during a Senate hearing.

May 20, 2025

Mobile River Bridge project advances as ALDOT, KMT begin pre-construction work

Ed Austin, ALDOT chief engineer, called the development a major milestone.

May 7, 2025

Highway sign for I-65 in Alabama

ALDOT to perform I-65 evacuation exercise today

There should be no traffic impacts, but motorists may see activity from these agencies along the I-65 corridor.

April 22, 2025