Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Alabama will award more than $3.6 million to cities and counties for 11 road projects across the state. A news release said the funding highlights Ivey’s continued focus on improving state infrastructure.
The grants are the second round of funding awarded this year through the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Grant Program, which the Rebuild Alabama Act created. The Legislature overwhelmingly passed the act, and Ivey signed it into law in 2019.
The law requires ALDOT to reserve at least $10 million annually from the state’s share of gas tax revenue for local projects. ALDOT will award additional funding later this year.
“Strong, safe and reliable infrastructure is one of the reasons our state attracts record-breaking investments and jobs,” Ivey said. “Rebuild Alabama is delivering lasting improvements, ensuring we have the strong transportation network needed to support our growing economy and those who drive our roads and bridges. We are keeping our foot on the gas and will continue to invest in infrastructure that serves every corner of Alabama.”
Cities and counties contributed more than $1.5 million in matching funds for the projects. Work on each project must begin within one year of the funding award.
Since lawmakers passed the Rebuild Alabama Act, ALDOT’s Annual Grant Program has awarded more than $81.8 million in state transportation funding for local projects.
More information is available on the program’s webpage.
