Infrastructure Go Wide I-65 Coalition launches campaign to expand critical corridor The Go Wide I-65 Coalition aims to rally support for the expansion plan proposed by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Bill BrittAugust 19, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Roads important and political We may not have gone far enough. We may not be keeping up with other states. Steve FlowersMay 29, 2024
Infrastructure Greenville I-65 South rest area replacement beginning May 1 The current structure will be demolished, and an updated rest area will be built in the same location. StaffApril 29, 2024
Infrastructure Governor announces more local road projects funded by Rebuild Alabama With this round, more than $141 million in state transportation funding has been awarded through the local grant programs. StaffSeptember 29, 2023
State Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol. StaffSeptember 19, 2023
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces more local road projects $2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 9, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to make Alabama’s highways safer The governor awarded $1.54 million to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. StaffDecember 8, 2022
Local news Birmingham City OKs $3.5 million cost-sharing agreement with ALDOT Primary areas for the repairing and restoration of lighting systems are from Tallapoosa Street to the I-59/20 interstate route interchange. John H. GlennMay 27, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $18 million in grants to improve communities The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffJanuary 21, 2022