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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.

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.

July 31, 2023

Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance

The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities.

June 5, 2023

Drivers spot messaging from hate group on I-65 highway signs

Drivers reported seeing a digital road sign displaying messaging from the white supremacist organization Patriot Front.

May 30, 2023

ALDOT announces $115 million widening U.S. 411, I-759 connector projects

Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper said Rebuild Alabama Act funds are making the projects possible.

May 5, 2022

Governor Ivey announces ATRIP-II projects for 2022

The state has now awarded more than $100 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019.

January 20, 2022

Governor Ivey announces more local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama

There were nine projects selected, with project applicants contributing a total of $4.2 million in local matching funds.

September 20, 2021

Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor

Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor.

August 16, 2021

Ivey announces $16.5 million for University of Alabama transportation research building

The project will be a joint project for the University, the Alabama Power Company and Mercedes with state support.

July 26, 2021

Governor announces $1.5 million for local road, bridge projects

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced $1.5 million in state funding being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. The funding comes in the final award cycle during the inaugural year of the Annual Grant Program, a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama … Continued

September 10, 2020