Road projects, more than $58M worth, on the way
(The Center Square) – More than $58 million in 26 new road projects are on the way for Alabama.
The largest projects include $6.2 million in state and local funds for a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 193 and Fowl River Road in Mobile County.
Local governments will contribute $18.7 million and the state has awarded more than $40 million. The total in taxpayer funds exceeds $58.9 million.
Matching funds were not required under the Rebuild Alabama Act.
“This is a substantial investment that underscores our dedication to enhancing roads and bridges statewide,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a release. “Alabamians deserve nothing short of excellence in their infrastructure, and Rebuild Alabama is continuing to deliver long-term results that are felt across every stretch of our state.”
Also included was $5.8 million for the construction of roundabouts at the intersections of State routes 126 and 8 with U.S. 80 and Marler Road in Montgomery.
Geneva County will receive $4.8 million for a roundabout at the intersection of State routes 52 and 153 and County Route 5.
Other projects include $4.7 million in state and local funds for intersection improvements at U.S. 431 and Grimwood Road and Walker Lane, including left and right turn lanes and a new traffic signal in Madison County.
Another $3.2 million will be allocated to realign Sparkman Street at U.S. 31 and the Lane Road intersection with new access management and a new traffic signal in Hartselle in Morgan County.
Also appropriated was $2.8 million for Jefferson County to make intersection improvements including left turn lanes and modified signals for the intersection of U.S. 280 and Frederick Road.
The state also will provide $2.5 million for Shelby County to replace the bridge and approaches on State Route 25 over Camp Branch Creek.
The state has now awarded more than $180 million in state transportation funds from the Rebuild Alabama Act since Ivey signed it into law in 2019.
The act included a 10-cent per gallon gasoline tax increase and requires projects to be started within two years of receiving funds.
