Alabama Department of Transportation

09/30/2026

Governor Ivey announces $3.8 million for local road projects through the Annual Grant Program.

Read more about it at https://aldotnews.com/2026/09/30/annual-grant-program-2026-final-round/

09/30/2026

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has formally authorized the start of construction on the major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, paving the way for the project’s groundbreaking this week. With a construction cost of … Continued

09/29/2026

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the opening of the first segment of the new Birmingham Northern Beltline (SR-959). The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officially opened the new roadway between SR-79 and SR-75 in northeast Jefferson County … Continued

09/22/2026

Nighttime closures for the eastbound Wallace Tunnel Wednesday and Thursday night.

Two days of Nighttime closures ahead for the eastbound Wallace Tunnel.

For more details go to ALDOT News:

https://aldotnews.com/2026/09/22/eastbound-wallace-tunnel-to-close-overnight-for-maintenance/

09/18/2026

Temporary nightly I-459 ramp closures are planned for Hoover over the coming weeks.

HOOVER RAMP CLOSURES: Alabama Department of Transportation is carrying out temporary nightly I-459 ramp closures for resurfacing work in Hoover.

The following I-459 southbound ramps are scheduled to close from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m.:

Sept. 20-21: US-31 ramp onto I-459 southbound
Sept. 22: Galleria Flyover (Exit 13A)
Sept. 23: US-31 (Exit 13B)
Sept. 24: SR-150 (Exit 10)

Additional ramp closures are planned through Oct. 14.

Details in the linked article in the comments below.

09/18/2026

Financing complete for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project; full construction set to begin in October.

Read more at the link in the comments.

09/15/2026

Pavement improvements on US-82 in Pickens County near the state line kick off this week.

ALDOT plans to begin a pavement improvement project on US-82 in Pickens County near the Mississippi state line on Monday, Sept. 14.

The work will take place from approximately milepost 1.5 to milepost 4 and will include rehabilitating the existing pavement and placing new asphalt.

The project will be completed in phases with all work to be completed by Oct. 2, weather permitting. ALDOT also plans to start a resurfacing project in the area in spring 2027.

09/14/2026

Traffic improvements and a smoother ride on the way for the heart of Homewood.

HOMEWOOD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: Crews are kicking off an access management project to improve traffic flow on US-31 in Homewood.

The work will also include resurfacing 2.5 miles of US-31 between Shades Crest Road and Ventura Avenue.

Full details can be found in the linked article in the comments below.

09/11/2026

Coming soon!!!

To improve traffic flow and boost capacity, ALDOT is widening I-85 from Taylor Rd to Jenkins Creek and replacing four bridges!

Bookmark I85Chantilly.com for construction updates, temporary traffic pattern changes, and live traffic info.

Visit ALDOTNews.com for ALDOT project information, news, and traffic information statewide.

09/10/2026

There's a new way to join the ALDOT team.

Our new application system should be online in the coming weeks.

For more details click on the link in the comments.