John Cooper, the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, was to the point in stressing the importance of good roads and highways in a way that anyone can relate. “I think it is important for the quality of life in Alabama,” he said. “Miss Maude needs to be able to drive to church and […]
As cities and communities grow, the need to upgrade and improve infrastructure is at the forefront. Many of those towns and even counties don’t have the financial resources to make it easier for their residents to drive to church, school or shopping. But, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said the money is out there. “We have […]
Hey, Decatur commuters, help is on the way. It won’t happen any time soon, but a third Tennessee River bridge to serve Decatur is on the horizon. Alabama Department of Transportation officials said the agency will soon begin a corridor study for alignment options for a new Tennessee River crossing. The project aims to relieve […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]
UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired GEO Solutions, a full-service geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Founded in 2003 by Brian Cook and William Kennard, P.E., the GEO Solutions team has completed thousands of projects throughout the southeast in both the private and public sectors. “We’re […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Pratt Avenue in Huntsville will see significant landscaping and sidewalk upgrades as part of an upcoming streetscape improvement project. Huntsville City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project. The cost is estimated at $1 million, with federal funds […]
The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that nighttime resurfacing of U.S. 72 in Huntsville and Madison will begin the evening of Tuesday, April 19, weather permitting. The $4.7 million project will resurface about seven miles of U.S. 72, from County Line Road to Alabama 255/Research Park Boulevard. Wiregrass Construction will begin by milling to […]
Thanks to a recent allocation from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) infrastructure improvement initiative, Huntsville drivers on Hwy. 431 will soon enjoy an easier commute each day. Governor Ivey’s office announced that over $40 million would be awarded to Alabama cities as part of ATRIP-II. Funding for the program is made available […]
New Highway Safety Law in Effect this Independence Day Holiday
The Alabama Department of Transportation said nighttime resurfacing of more than eight miles of Interstate 565 in Madison and Huntsville is underway. Wiregrass Construction is the contractor on the $16.2 million project from east of the Intergraph Way underpass to east of the Triana Boulevard overpass. The project is anticipated to take about one year […]
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