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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 expands ALGO Traffic app and website

It offers new features to improve user experience and help drivers avoid congestion while traveling.

March 6, 2025

ACCA warns bill raising axle weight limits could “undo” Rebuild Alabama progress

ALDOT engineer Ed Austin estimates 350 bridges in the state would have to be posted for weight restrictions if the bill passes.

February 24, 2025

ALDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead for holiday travel

Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home.

December 20, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to combat distracted driving

The campaign aims to reduce the number of children killed in distracted driving incidents by 10 percent.

October 11, 2024

ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend, urges safe driving

ALDOT is asking drivers to put safety first during the heavily traveled holiday period.

May 21, 2024

Sen. Britt on I-65 widening vs. West Alabama Highway: Why not both?

Growing up in a rural community, Britt said it is important to provide critical infrastructure to rural areas as well as making much-needed expansions to the interstate.

September 19, 2023

Montgomery judge blocks new state bridge, but appeal looms

ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction.

May 18, 2023