Tag ALDOT
TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime Red Mountain Expressway lane, exit and on ramp closures Nov. 6-11
The I-59/20 rainbow lights through downtown are here to stay! (Photos+video)
Last April, in the midst of the COVID-19 shutdown, Birmingham was treated to a rainbow of lights that appeared on the newly opened I-59/20 bridges downtown. After a while, they disappeared. Now they are back permanently.
Commuters rejoice! The widening of I-65 between Alabaster and I-459 has begun
If you commute to downtown Birmingham from Pelham, Helena, Alabaster, Calera and all points south on I-65, your prayers have been answered.
Something stunning happened in Birmingham (PHOTOS + VIDEO)
Late last night, like many of y’all, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed reading way too much news when up popped a gorgeous video of the new lights under the I-59/20 bridges running through downtown. Imagine my delight when…
ALDOT says I-59/20 construction is ahead of schedule and we’ve got the photos to prove it (photo gallery)
Earlier this week, several Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials reported that the I-59/20 bridges could finish sooner than expected.
ALDOT has released detour routes in preparation for the 59/20 bridge closure this month
Last week, on social media and their website, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) released alternative routes and detours motorists can take once the final phase of 59/20 Bridge replacement project begins in the Central Business District this January.
City of Birmingham extending service hours during I-59/20 bridge closure and construction
Now this is a wise move. Beginning, Monday January 14, the City of Birmingham will be expanding service hours to the public for select departments.
The list: Lane and ramp closures on Veterans Day and during the week in downtown Birmingham
Got Veteran’s Day travel plans? Be prepared for potential delays and detours traveling through downtown Birmingham, beginning on the evening of Sunday, November 11th.
Be prepared. Red Mountain Expressway North to I-59-20 North to close on Halloween
Got trick or treat plans this Halloween evening? If you normally use Red Mountain Expressway North to I-59/20 Northbound to travel home in the afternoon, be prepared to take an alternative route today and until further notice. The Alabama Department…
Expect traffic delays this week, Birmingham drivers, as ALDOT continues work on Interstates 59/20 and I-65
Next week lanes and ramps are closing on both I-59/20 and I-65. Here are the details, Birmingham drivers.
ALDOT announces the opening of the 11th and 17th Avenue North ramps downtown
As of Monday, August 27th, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announces the opening of the 11th Avenue North ramp. This will help with the flow of traffic departing from downtown.
PALS volunteers pick up 123,440 pounds of litter this year in Jefferson County, Wenonah High School Wins Litter Quitter Campaign
There’s a lot of taxpayer money being spent on cleaning up after litterbugs in the Birmingham and Jefferson County areas so ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) has launched the Trash Costs Cash campaign that is aimed at preventing people from…
Drivers of Hwy 280 are looking for less traffic and more results
HWY 280 has made a reputation for having the worst traffic in the city. However, after living off of the highway for over 20 years, I’ve never had that point of view, until this last month.
Sneak peek film screening this Thursday Aug. 2 on how to protect the Cahaba River. Find out why it needs your help now more than ever.
Sponsored This Thursday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., the Cahaba River Society hosts a free documentary showing (it’s short!) and Q&A at Avondale Brewery in Birmingham. This sneak peek screening is intended to raise public awareness about the potential impact…