Infrastructure ALDOT awards more than $485,000 in funding to three Alabama airports These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports These grants are made possible through ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. StaffJuly 23, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The resilient architect of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper deserves many accolades for his vision and steadfastness in the face of adversity. Bill BrittJuly 15, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT’s purchase of Foley Beach Express Bridge will be finalized on May 23 Under the Alabama Department of Transportation's ownership, the Foley Beach Express Bridge will be toll-free. Chance PhillipsMay 13, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court allows construction of Intercoastal Waterway bridge to resume The court ruled that state immunity prevents John Cooper from being sued in his official capacity when the relief sought would violate the state's... Jacob HolmesAugust 25, 2023
Infrastructure Profit vs. people and the state’s infrastructure projects await state Supreme Court ruling The outcome of a forthcoming Alabama Supreme Court case will impact every infrastructure project in the state. Bill BrittJuly 31, 2023
Courts 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. Bill BrittJune 5, 2023
State 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. Patrick DarringtonMay 30, 2023
News 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. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffJanuary 20, 2022