ALDOT Southwest Region

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.

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.

Planned railroad crossing closure on US-43 in Mobile - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/14/pla…

Planned railroad crossing closure on US-43 in Mobile - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/14/pla…

New Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern now open - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/13/new…

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

ALDOT’s ASAP teams deliver everyday help when motorists need it most - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/12/ald…

🚧 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)

Local road projects in Alabama receive $7.6 Million - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/05/07/loc…

🚧 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!

ROADeo highlights ALDOT excellence aldotnews.com/2026/05/06/roa…

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…

Final work and detour scheduled ahead of new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge traffic pattern - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/30/fin…

Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement on SR-13 (US-43) over Cold Creek north of Creola - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/30/tra…

ALDOT releases fiscal year 2025 Annual Report - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/29/ald…

ALDOT, partners take Work Zone Safety message to FOX10 airwaves - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/23/ald…

About to go live on FOX10 on the “ In Depth with Sarah Wall,” live stream as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week continues. FOX10TV.com

🟧 #GoOrangeDay ALDOT Southwest Region is wearing orange to raise awareness for Work Zone Safety Week. Theme: Safe Actions Save Lives Slow down. Stay alert. Follow the law in work zones. 🚧
It protects workers—and you.

SR-225 ATRIP widening project completed in Spanish Fort - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/22/sr-…

ALDOT to perform I-65 evacuation exercise April 22 - ALDOT News Hub aldotnews.com/2026/04/22/ald…