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.
Alabama Department of Transportation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Brooks says widening I-565 is an investment in the future
Monday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) expressed his satisfaction with the news that Interstate 565 had begun a much-anticipated widening project. “Work is set to begin Monday on widening I-565 from 4 to 6 lanes between Madison and I-65! This milestone has been a long time coming,” Brooks said. “I am thankful to Governor Ivey for … Continued
New I-20/I-59 bridge opens on time and below budget
Last Friday, state, federal, and local government officials formally dedicated the new I-59/I-20 bridge through downtown Birmingham. Completing this project on schedule was a priority for the Alabama Department of Transportation. “Today is an exciting day for the City of Birmingham, Alabama, as we celebrate the reopening of the I-20/I-59 bridges!” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey … Continued