Official Twitter of the Alabama Department of Transportation's Southwest Region. Please don't tweet and drive.
Joined April 2014
- Tweets 5,901
- Following 98
- Followers 7,184
- Likes 206
1,243 Photos and videos
ALDOT is now hiring Transportation Maintenance Technician’s.
Requirements:
• Completion of 8th grade
• Obtain a CDL during the probationary period
Apply Today:
ALDOTjobs.org or personnel.alabama.gov
138
Traffic Alert: SR-13 (US-43) Bridge Replacement over Cold Creek near Creola - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/06/12/tra…
126
ALDOT preparing for record year of Alabama airport investment - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/06/09/ald…
136
Because it’s the law and, more importantly, it’s about keeping our officers safe while they keep us safe! 🚓✋ If you can, move over. If not, slow down and give them space to do their job.
1
1
106
aldotnews.com/?p=11498
ALDOT crews have begun an 8-month inspection of the General W.K. Wilson Jr. “Delta Bridge”.
Inspectors are examining every part of the 6-mile structure to help keep Alabama moving.
Interested in a career like this? Visit ALDOTjobs.org
1
216
Expect heavier traffic and allow extra travel time between Mobile and Baldwin counties.
ALDOT crews will monitor traffic on the I-10 Bayway and Causeway (U.S. 90/98), with ASAP patrols, free towing for disabled vehicles, digital message boards and support from local police.
159
Expect heavy traffic across Alabama this Memorial Day weekend, especially along Gulf Coast routes.
ALDOT crews and ASAP units will be monitoring traffic and assisting motorists. The new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge is now open.
1
2
166
Planned railroad crossing closure on US-43 in Mobile - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/14/pla…
1
2
204
Planned railroad crossing closure on US-43 in Mobile - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/14/pla…
143
New Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern now open - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/13/new…
1
2
216
The new ICW Bridge traffic pattern in Gulf Shores is now OPEN!
✅ Two southbound lanes on the new bridge
✅ Two northbound lanes on the former toll bridge
✅ Detour on SR 161 removed
The project is designed to improve traffic flow and provide a safer, smoother trip to the coast
1
6
17
2,033
ALDOT’s ASAP teams deliver everyday help when motorists need it most - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/12/ald…
135
🚧 Happening Now-SR-161 (Beach Express) Detour in place through May 13.
What to know:
• Southbound SR-161 (Bch Exp) is now detoured
• Traffic to the island will be routed to SR-59 via SR-308 ( Foley Bch Exp)
*ICW Bridge now open with access from County Road 4 ( Cotton Creek Dr)
2
4
285
Local road projects in Alabama receive $7.6 Million - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/07/loc…
136
🚧 Reminder: Detour starts May 10 (7 a.m.)
Southbound SR-161 (Bch Exp) traffic will be routed to SR-59 via SR-308 (Foley Bch Exp) through May 13.
➡️ Local traffic allowed south to CR-8
➡️ Expect delays on SR-59
➡️ Follow signs & use caution
Drive Safe!
177
Hall Road overpass detour planned for I-10 project in Mobile County at Mississippi state line - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/01/hal…
168
Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/30/fin…
1
237
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement on SR-13 (US-43) over Cold Creek north of Creola - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/30/tra…
130
ALDOT releases fiscal year 2025 Annual Report - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/29/ald…
146