Online and In-person Public Involvement: Intersection Improvements on AL-38 (US-280)

Online and In-person Public Involvement: Intersection Improvements on AL-38 (US-280)

Project Overview

Location: Opelika (Lee County)

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is proposing to improve traffic flow and address safety concerns along AL-38 (US-280) in the City of Opelika, Lee County. The proposed project will modify access and reduce conflict points at the intersection of US-280 and Dunlop Drive. Improvements include the addition of a right-turn lane, driveway modifications, and installation of a reduced-conflict intersection (RCI). Additional information about RCIs can be found in the downloads section below.

The purpose of this public involvement meeting is to inform the public of the design features for the project. ALDOT is interested in obtaining input from the people who use this route.

All comments regarding this project must be submitted on or before Friday, April 10, 2026 Friday, April 24, 2026.

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IN-PERSON PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT MEETING Tuesday, March 31, 2026
 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Lee County Meeting Center
205 South 10th St
Opelika, AL 36801

Anyone with a disability requiring special assistance & anyone requiring language translation or language interpretation assistance should contact the Region office by calling (334) 353-6874 at least five days in advance of the meeting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible.



The Comment period for this project has closed.


  • Questions can be directed to:
    Terry Flowers
    Environmental Manager
    ALDOT - Southeast Region
    (334) 353-6874


Posted on: 03/11/2026