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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.

Scott Bridge Company 1 Alabama News
Progress made on ALDOT's one-way bridge over ICW; Expected completion revealed

The new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in south Baldwin County is taking shape one year after Scott Bridge Company resumed work.

Hurricane Alabama News
ALDOT sending second crew deployed to Florida hurricane recovery

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is sending a second crew to Florida to assist in recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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.

Road work construction Gulf Shores Alabama News
Alabama Highway 59 project in Gulf Shores stalled due to contractor change

Drivers in Gulf Shores have noticed crews absent from the Highway 59 widening project and Mayor Robert Craft said people have become frustrated.

Jack Burrell Alabama News
Mobile Bayway to be torn down to protect tolls on new bridge, not for environmental, safety purposes

Jack Burrell, the chairman of the Eastern Shore MPO, told 1819 News the $4 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is on track to break ground in 2025. Environmental studies and geotechnical services are still being performed and re-negotiations are underway with contractors for both phase one and phase two of the project.

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.

Bill and Susan Britt. Alabama News
Public records show payments from ALDOT to left-wing Alabama Political Reporter much higher than initially reported

Payments from the Alabama Department of Transportation to left-wing media site Alabama Political Reporter are much higher than initially reported.

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.

Kay Ivey, Bill Britt Alabama News
Is ALDOT paying left-wing Alabama Political Reporter $64K for positive coverage?

State officials have yet to respond to an 1819 News report about the inordinate amount of taxpayer money spent advertising with a small, left-wing outlet, Alabama Political Reporter.

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.

Mobile Bayway Project Alabama News
No change on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway projects following 60-day pause

The estimated $3.5 billion project was paused while officials worked to find a way to fund the project after inflation and other factors doubled the estimated costs.

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.

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
ALDOT to demolish toll plaza on Beach Express bridge; Traffic changes announced

The Alabama Department of Transportation will complete the purchase of the Beach Express toll bridge this week and traffic changes will go into effect immediately.

Baldwin Beach Express bridge Alabama News
Beach Express bridge sale to be completed on May 23; No more tolls beginning at noon

As of noon on Thursday, May 23, drivers crossing the Beach Express Bridge will no longer pay tolls.

Foley Beach Express Alabama News
Foley, Orange Beach, Baldwin County to terminate Beach Express contracts

The Baldwin County Commission, the city of Foley and the city of Orange Beach are scheduled to terminate contracts with the Baldwin County Bridge Company.

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 BALDWIN COUNTY BRIDGE COMPANY Alabama News
Elliott 'thrilled' ALDOT spending $60M on Baldwin County bridge; Says plans may not be concrete

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) says there are still conversations to be had about how to use the Foley Beach Express bridge once ALDOT buys it.

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 bridge Alabama News
'Frustrating but not surprising': ALDOT blames inflation, interest rates for pause of I-10 Mobile River and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said inflation and high interest rates are the reasons behind a review of costs for the I-10 Mobile River and Bayway project.

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.

ALDOT Alabama News
ALDOT opens new ‘online news hub’

Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials announced ALDOTNews.com, an online news hub launched today by ALDOT on Monday.

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