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Tag: Alabama Department of Transportation

Huntsville Executive Airport Alabama News
ALDOT grants more than $2 million to airports statewide

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) awarded nine local airports grant funds from the state’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

ICW BRIDGE Alabama News
Major beach traffic shift planned in ICW bridge opening preps

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is shifting traffic ahead of the opening of the new southbound Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Bridge in Gulf Shores.

ALDOT bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
ALDOT plans Gulf Shores’ ICW Bridge opening around Memorial Day

Memorial Day traffic could take a big shift on Alabama’s Gulf Coast if the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) plans come to fruition.

ALDOT Skyland Alabama News
ALDOT scraps Tuscaloosa's AL-69/Skyland Blvd flyover project amid West Alabama Corridor spending concerns

If the so-called West Alabama Corridor is completed, travelers using the route to make the journey from Mobile to Tuscaloosa would enter Tuscaloosa on Alabama Highway 69, likely passing through the junction of 69 and U.S. Highway 11, which is also the terminus of Skyland Boulevard.

Will Ainsworth, John Cooper Alabama News
'John Cooper should be embarrassed': Ainsworth slams 'massive boondoggle' West Alabama Corridor

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is joining the chorus of lawmakers voicing strong opposition to the West Alabama Highway saying that Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper, "should be embarrassed."

I 65 construction Alabama News
I-65 Alabaster-Calera widening project 'should be open by Spring 2028'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) provided an update on a project to widen Interstate 65 from Alabaster to Calera.

Data Center Plans Bessemer Alabama News
ALDOT director warns developer of Bessemer data center planned in Northern Beltline territory of 'direct conflict'

The Alabama Department of Transportation is warning a Bessemer developer that current plans could be impacted by the State’s plans for the Northern Beltline, according to WBRC.

ICW Bridge Gulf Shores Alabama News
Bridge builder: ALDOT hasn't paid millions for injunction claim on new Intracoastal Waterway bridge

Scott Bridge Company anticipates a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) will be completed by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the bridge builder is hoping to re-coup some of the losses suffered when the project was put on hold amid a legal battle.

Scam Alert phone Alabama News
ALDOT warns of toll collection scam: 'You have an outstanding toll'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning Alabamians about a texting scam claiming a toll is owed.

Marshall County Courthouse Trial Alabama News
Case closed for ALDOT director Cooper, neighbor in land dispute; Agreement reached on new easement

An agreement was reached Thursday between Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper and his neighbor in North Alabama following a disagreement over an easement.

Linden Bypass 1 Alabama News
Linden Bypass project on track for fall 2025 completion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reported progress on Gov. Kay Ivey's West Alabama Highway initiative.

Newspapers Alabama News
ALDOT reveals legal advertisement newspaper errors led to higher bids, delays in four projects

An Alabama Department of Transportation official has serious concerns after newspaper errors with legal ads delayed four projects and cost taxpayers.

Newspaper printing press. Photo by Bank_Phrom. Alabama News
'It accidentally got left out': Pickens County Herald GM explains '$1.76 million' ALDOT legal ad error

The general manager of the Pickens County Herald said a corrupt file likely caused an error in a legal ad placed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Rebuild Alabama contract construction road work Alabama News
Newspaper error costs Alabama taxpayers nearly $2 million by revealing ALDOT's Gordo Bypass bids

A newspaper error cost the state $1.76 million and delayed the final phase of the Gordo Bypass project. Now, lawmakers are considering ways to update the bidding process for state contracts.

ALDOT PROJECT Alabama News
Section of I-59 NB in Hammondville reopens; New project to begin soon north of Fort Payne

The next four miles to be replaced will be between mileposts 225 and 229, north of Fort Payne. ALDOT hopes to finish the project next spring.

Baldwin Bridge Alabama News
Watch: Crews cheer as Beach Express toll plaza demolished

The Alabama Department of Transportation has removed all of the toll plaza from the Baldwin Beach Express bridge.

BALDWIN COUNTY BRIDGE COMPANY Alabama News
ALDOT to demo Baldwin Beach Express Bridge toll plaza beginning this weekend

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will demolish the toll plaza on the Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County beginning June 16.

MARSHALL COUNTY PROPERTY Alabama News
Judge sets fifth court date for ALDOT director’s criminal charge

Once again, the trial of Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper has been pushed back.

State Sen Chris Elliott Alabama News
ALDOT's pause to I-10 project ending soon; State Sen. Elliott: 'The state of Alabama cannot afford this project alone'

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) says the state needs to think creatively about the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project and maybe consider cutting costs so something can be done.

John Cooper Baldwin Beach Express BCBC Alabama News
Bridge company lawsuit against ALDOT director officially dismissed

A lawsuit filed by Baldwin County Bridge Company in October 2022 against Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper was officially dismissed Thursday.

Ceremonial signing Alabama News
Ceremonial signing with Gov. Ivey signifies unity on Beach Express project; Mayor Kennon wants new bridge

Governor Kay Ivey was in Foley Wednesday for a ceremonial signing of paperwork related to the purchase of the Beach Express bridge in Baldwin County.

Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Bridge builder: Taxpayers getting a good deal on Baldwin County bridge buy

The sale is expected to be completed sometime in May, at which time the toll will be eliminated.

Beach Express BCBC Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Beach Express toll bridge to Orange Beach to be sold to ALDOT for $60M

The Baldwin County Bridge Company's toll bridge that takes drivers into Orange Beach, is set to be sold to the Alabama Department of Transportation.

MOBILE BAYWAY Alabama News
ALDOT slams brakes on I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has paused work on a long-awaited project that would connect Mobile to Daphne and relieve traffic between Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Marshall County Courthouse Trial Alabama News
Harassment trial for ALDOT director pushed back for civil case decision

The judge presiding over a criminal case for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper has pushed back the trial date for the third time.

Businesses on the west side of Highway 59 were given gaps between barriers Alabama News
ALDOT project barriers harming Gulf Shores businesses; Barriers stop short to allow access to state-run ABC liquor store

Some businesses along a section of Highway 59 in Gulf Shores are asking the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to take notice and make changes before they are forced out of business due to a long-term project that got underway in July of 2023. They say since then, sales are down and anxiety is high.

Beach Express BCBC Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Baldwin County Bridge Company trial date set for case against ALDOT Director Cooper

A trial date has been set for the case involving Baldwin County Bridge Company versus Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper. Both parties agreed Tuesday to schedule the trial for Aug. 12, 2024.

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