ALDOT East Central Region

06/16/2026

I-59/20 LANE CLOSURE ALERT: Alabama Department of Transportation will be shutting down one lane of I-59/20 in each direction on Wednesday, June 17.

U.S. Steel will be inspecting the railroad bridges over the interstate between the Jaybird Road (Exit 115) and Valley Road (Exit 118) at Mile Post 117 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Please plan your route during that window accordingly.

06/12/2026

BIRMINGPORT PROGRESS: Alabama Department of Transportation is planning to replace the Birmingport Road (SR-269) bridge over the Locust Fork, and we want to hear from you.

The project would close the bridge to thru traffic starting in the Fall of 2027.

Check out the detour details and where you can voice your opinion in the link below in the comments.

06/09/2026

WELCOME CENTER REFRESH: A year's worth of work is paying off at the I-20 Welcome Center in Cleburne County.

Check out the video the see the latest progress on the $12M renovation of Alabama's most popular gateways.

Full details on the upgrades travelers should expect in the comments.

06/09/2026

GIRDER INSTALL COMPLETE: Crews finished installing the final two girders over US-280 at Pump House Road this weekend.

The massive beams will set the foundation for an expanded bridge over the highway, featuring an additional center turn lane and a sidewalk.

This weekend's milestone ushers in the final four months of work to widen US-280 to four lanes in each direction from Lakeshore Parkway to I-459.

06/05/2026

CLOSING TIME: At 11 p.m. tonight, Alabama Department of Transportation is shutting down US-280 in both directions at Pump House Road.

Westbound lanes: Closed until Monday morning
Eastbound lanes: Closed 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. Fri., Sat. and Sun. nights

Eastbound traffic must exit US-280 at Green Valley Road Fri., Sat. and Sun. nights.

All lanes fully open by Monday at 6 a.m.

Check out detour recommendations in the comments below.

06/04/2026

SMOOTHER I-59/20 SECTION: Alabama Department of Transportation is putting the finishing touches on its two-mile resurfacing job through Fairfield.

The crews milled off and replaced the deteriorating asphalt through a busy stretch of I-59/20 in less than two months (See the before and after pics).

Details of the project and what's next for commuters in the area can be found in the comments.

06/03/2026

Prayers for a swift recovery for our ALDOT team member hospitalized today following a work zone crash in Hale County.

An ALDOT worker was injured Wednesday while performing routine roadside maintenance in Hale County.

The employee was operating a tractor mower along SR-69 north of Greensboro when the mower was struck by a tractor-trailer. The employee was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.

“Our employees work hard every day to maintain our roadways, often in close proximity to traffic,” said Wallace McAdory III, ALDOT West Central Region Engineer. “We’re thankful our employee is expected to recover, and we encourage all motorists to use extra caution when approaching maintenance crews.”

ALDOT reminds motorists to remain alert when traveling near roadside work activities and to move over or slow down when approaching workers and equipment.

06/02/2026

THREE DAYS OUT: Remember, this Friday, Alabama Department of Transportation will close US-280 at Pump House Road for bridge girder installation.

Westbound lanes: CLOSED from Friday night through Monday morning.
Eastbound lanes: CLOSED Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings by 11 p.m., but reopen each morning at 5 a.m.

The Pump House Road eastbound off-ramp will also be off limits at night.

More details, including the recommended detour can be found in the comments.

05/29/2026

TIMBERGUT CREEK CROSSING: Alabama Department of Transportation wants to hear from you about a proposed bridge culvert replacement in Tallapoosa County.

This span is located on SR-22 over Timbergut Creek near Perryville.

The link where you can learn more and send us your thoughts is in the comments below.

05/29/2026

CALLING ALL COMMENTS: Alabama Department of Transportation is now accepting public comments for a proposed bridge replacement in Coosa County.

It's located on US-231 over Hatchet Creek near Rockford.

Details on how you can chime in between now and July 3 is in the link below in the comments.