Public safety ALDOT suspends lane closures amid severe weather The pause will cover major routes in 10 south Alabama counties as officials urge drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather. StaffOctober 9, 2026
Infrastructure USDOT grants Alabama $2.5B loan for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project Officials said the financing clears a final hurdle for the long-delayed I-10 overhaul, with construction expected before 2026 ends. Alex JobinSeptember 22, 2026
Courts SPLC accuses ALDOT of illegal covenants in Shiloh Black landowners said settlement terms let the state flood their properties without penalty, leaving homes damaged and difficult to insure. Wesley WalterSeptember 10, 2026
Public safety ALDOT suspends lane closures for Labor Day travel State transportation officials said the pause aims to ease congestion and improve safety as holiday traffic increases across Alabama. StaffSeptember 3, 2026
Infrastructure Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional safety award Crash rates fell by half after crews rebuilt a dangerous SR-160 interchange where officials feared a fatal wreck was inevitable. StaffAugust 31, 2026
Infrastructure Figures announces $8.5 million for Montgomery airport runway upgrades The federal grant will refurbish more than 9,000 feet of Montgomery Regional Airport runway, seeking to reduce debris and support regional growth. Wesley WalterAugust 17, 2026
Infrastructure Alabama airports receive more than $3.1 million in ALDOT grants The funding will support runway repairs, lighting upgrades, taxi lane construction and hangar work across public-use airports statewide. Wesley WalterJuly 31, 2026
News ALDOT announces Bridge Strike Awareness Week Officials urged drivers of tall vehicles to check loads, plan routes and heed clearance signs to prevent costly, dangerous strikes. StaffJuly 28, 2026
Infrastructure ALDOT to advance Tennessee River bridge project with consultant procurement The study will weigh routes for a new Decatur crossing aimed at easing congestion on the Steamboat Bill bridges. StaffJuly 24, 2026
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $3.6 million in grants for 11 road projects The latest Rebuild Alabama awards included local matching funds and aimed to strengthen transportation links across cities and counties statewide. StaffJuly 17, 2026