ALDOT East Central Region

ALDOT East Central Region https://www.dot.state.al.us/ This page will serve as a source for updates and public information about this project.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is currently working on the reconstruction of the I-59/20 bridges through downtown Birmingham's Central Business District, along with the route interchanges at I-65 and Red Mountain Expressway. For questions or media inquiry, please contact Linda Crockett, Public Information Officer for ALDOT's East Central Region at 205-327-4973.

08/28/2026

Last year's triple roundabout project in Blount County received a regional transportation safety award.

I-65 PATCHING AHEAD: The Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing asphalt patching work will kick off on I-65...
08/27/2026

I-65 PATCHING AHEAD: The Alabama Department of Transportation is announcing asphalt patching work will kick off on I-65 on August 30 in Shelby County.

*WHERE: I-65 in both directions between MP 240.4 in Alabaster up to the Jefferson County Line
*WHEN: Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. until September 24
*IMPACT: Traffic could be reduced down to one lane

Please plan ahead as work to smooth your ride through Shelby County.

I-65S BACK OPEN: Alabama Department of Transportation has reopened I-65S at Exit 234 in Calera.All southbound lanes were...
08/26/2026

I-65S BACK OPEN: Alabama Department of Transportation has reopened I-65S at Exit 234 in Calera.

All southbound lanes were shut down for seven hours Tuesday following a bridge strike at the CR-87 bridge.

The southbound lane of the CR-87 bridge itself will remain closed for a few weeks until the damaged section can be repaired.

I-65 BRIDGE STRIKE UPDATE: I-65 southbound and the CR-87 bridge remain closed at Exit 234. All southbound traffic is ...
08/25/2026

I-65 BRIDGE STRIKE UPDATE:

I-65 southbound and the CR-87 bridge remain closed at Exit 234.

All southbound traffic is being diverted at Exit 238 in Alabaster onto US-31.

Concrete debris on the roadway has been removed and crews are cutting away the damaged rebar underneath the bridge.

ALDOT’s Emergency Bridge Inspection Team will now inspect the bridge damage and determine the safe timeline to reopen I-65S and the CR-87 bridge.

Stay tuned for additional updates.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is aware that a piece of construction equipment struck the underside of...
08/25/2026

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is aware that a piece of construction equipment struck the underside of CR-87 bridge over I-65 at Exit 234 in Shelby County shortly before 12pm today.

The southbound lanes of the interstate are currently shut down to allow crews to remove the concrete debris from the roadway. The CR-87 bridge is also currently closed to traffic.

ALDOT has crews on the scene to evaluate the bridge's structural integrity. I-65 will reopen as soon as safely possible.

CLEBURNE COUNTY UDPATE: Work continues to upgrade SR-46 through Ranburne to the Georgia state line. Alabama Department ...
08/24/2026

CLEBURNE COUNTY UDPATE: Work continues to upgrade SR-46 through Ranburne to the Georgia state line.

Alabama Department of Transportation has completed about a third of the resurfacing and the 'Road Diet' project.

Details are linked in the comments below.

GRAND OPENING: Alabama Department of Transportation has opened SR-63 in Alexander City following a lengthy closure to r...
08/24/2026

GRAND OPENING: Alabama Department of Transportation has opened SR-63 in Alexander City following a lengthy closure to replace the bridge over Sugar Creek.

We want to thank all the Tallapoosa County drivers for their patience during this project to upgrade the popular route between US-280 and Lake Martin.

You can find the full details linked in the comments below.

SET TO OPEN: Alabama Department of Transportation is gearing up to open SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City. Following a ...
08/21/2026

SET TO OPEN: Alabama Department of Transportation is gearing up to open SR-63 at US-280 in Alexander City.

Following a few final touches, Tallapoosa County drivers’ patience will pay off on Monday morning, August 24.

Thanks for waiting.

PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED: Alabama Department of Transportation is planning to replace two I-59 bridges in St Clair County...
08/20/2026

PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED: Alabama Department of Transportation is planning to replace two I-59 bridges in St Clair County in 2027.

Work to upgrade the spans over Big Canoe Creek and Muckleroy Creek would leave one lane open in each direction during construction for up to two years.

Please take the time to check out the link below for ways to officially file your thoughts on the proposal.

DDI BRIDGE APPROVAL: The new Diverging Diamond Interchange bridge at McAshan Drive on I-20/59 in McCalla recently passe...
08/14/2026

DDI BRIDGE APPROVAL: The new Diverging Diamond Interchange bridge at McAshan Drive on I-20/59 in McCalla recently passed inspection.

The construction milestone was reached as completion of the $22M traffic upgrade nears completion this fall.

Find full progress details through the link below in the comments.

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Mountain Brook, AL
35213, 35223, 35243

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205-346-5080

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