Alabama Department of Transportation

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ALDOT spends $9.4 million on litter cleanup, delaying road safety upgrades

In 2024, ALDOT spent more than $9.4 million statewide cleaning up trash along Alabama’s roadways.

March 19, 2025

Alabama roads ranked 2nd nationwide amid debate over truck weight limits

Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks.

Bill Britt

March 12, 2025

ALDOT prepares for upcoming winter weather throughout the state

ALDOT is planning extensive pretreatment operations across the state and will conduct active clearing and treatment operations when snowfall begins.

January 18, 2025

Alabama airports boosted by $3.6M ALDOT grants for key upgrades

These grants are part of a broader effort to improve transportation efficiency and safety statewide.

November 4, 2024

ALDOT awards more than $485,000 in funding to three Alabama airports

These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

August 19, 2024

ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports

These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

July 23, 2024

Opinion

The resilient architect of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project

Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper deserves many accolades for his vision and steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Bill Britt

July 15, 2024

ALDOT’s purchase of Foley Beach Express Bridge will be finalized on May 23

Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free.

Chance Phillips

May 13, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume

The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's contract rights.

Jacob Holmes

August 25, 2023

Profit vs. people and the state’s infrastructure projects await state Supreme Court ruling

The outcome of a forthcoming Alabama Supreme Court case will impact every infrastructure project in the state.

Bill Britt

July 31, 2023