ALDOT to pause lane closures for 4th of July weekend across Alabama

If you’re hitting the road for the Fourth of July weekend, you can expect a smoother ride — at least on Alabama’s interstates. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced it will pause all temporary lane closures starting at noon on Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, to help keep traffic moving during one of the busiest travel times of the year. The department reports that suspending lane closures reduce congestion and cuts down on crashes while also protecting road workers. But officials say smoother traffic is only part of the equation. ALDOT is urging dr