# ALDOT Expands I-59/20 to Ease Traffic

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-27T02:14:17+00:00
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## Resource

ALDOT is set to expand Interstate 59/20 between Hueytown and Fairfield with three lanes each way and new bridges, tackling daily traffic for 70,000 cars—construction starts late 2027, wraps in two years, with public input due June 26, 2026. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c290724e73ccacd

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