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
Governor Governor Ivey announces more local projects funded by Rebuild Alabama There were nine projects selected, with project applicants contributing a total of $4.2 million in local matching funds. StaffSeptember 20, 2021
Elections Zeigler says he is “exploring pretty hard” running for governor Zeigler is term-limited from running for another term as state auditor. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
State Ivey announces $16.5 million for University of Alabama transportation research building The project will be a joint project for the University, the Alabama Power Company and Mercedes with state support. Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021
Infrastructure Governor announces $1.5 million for local road, bridge projects Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced $1.5 million in state funding being awarded to cities and counties for... StaffSeptember 10, 2020