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Gov. Ivey announces $7.6M in Rebuild Alabama grants for state projects

The first round of 2026 funding backed 26 local road projects, with more awards expected later this year and matching dollars from communities.

May 8, 2026

Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern

A temporary detour is set to begin May 10 as crews finish bridge work and prepare a phased opening aimed at easing beach traffic.

May 1, 2026

Orange traffic cone stands on manhole. Road repair works, asphalt paving, pylon to mark an obstacle or hole on road. Traffic cone stands on hatch. Road reconstruction, renew old asphalt surface

ALDOT, ALEA remind drivers to stay alert while driving in work zones

Alabama officials urged drivers to slow down in work zones as crashes rose again, even while fatalities fell to their lowest level in a decade.

April 15, 2026

Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee

The bill would open utility relocation reimbursements to all companies, removing the annual income requirement and adding spending caps

April 3, 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

Canal Road in Gulf Shores to temporarily close for bridge work

Crews will block a stretch of the Gulf Shores roadway starting Monday to install painting equipment and widen lanes for the Intracoastal Waterway project.

February 19, 2026

ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures on interstates over Thanksgiving holiday

To reduce congestion and improve safety, Alabama officials announced they will suspend interstate lane closures for the holiday.

November 25, 2025

Final steel girders placed on new Gulf Shores bridge, completion on track

The $52 million bridge project marks major milestone, aiming to ease traffic and boost safety by summer 2026.

August 18, 2025

ALDOT awards $337K to improve local airports

ALDOT awarded more than $337,000 in grants for 20 local airports to strengthen infrastructure and improve safety.

July 31, 2025

ALDOT suspends temporary lane closures over July 4 holiday, urges driver safety

To help keep holiday traffic flowing safely and efficiently, ALDOT is suspending temporary lane closures on interstates over the Fourth of July weekend.

July 1, 2025