Infrastructure Blount County triple roundabout project receives regional safety award Crash rates fell by half after crews rebuilt a dangerous SR-160 interchange where officials feared a fatal wreck was inevitable. Staff2 days ago
Infrastructure Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on Lawmakers and ALDOT are squabbling over the funding for a highway project that would run from Tuscaloosa to Thomasville. Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders join together to support continuing construction of West Alabama highway The need for a four-lane highway through West Alabama has been discussed for decades. StaffSeptember 6, 2023
Infrastructure Gov. Kay Ivey announces widening of I-65 and I-59 The largest project announced is the next phase of the governor’s plans to widen Interstate 65. StaffSeptember 1, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey announces new statewide brand for high-speed internet expansion Ivey also detailed upcoming programs to support broadband expansion projects. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Governor Governor awards $1.2 million to install EV charging stations The grants are awarded to help Alabama prepare as more electric vehicles hit state highways. StaffAugust 4, 2023
Infrastructure Opinion | Alabama’s broadband funding shouldn’t be subject to political overreach Congress created the BEAD Program with the intention of expanding access to high-speed internet, not to enact a one-size-fits-all political agenda. Keith KelleyAugust 3, 2023
Infrastructure Profit vs. people and the state’s infrastructure projects await state Supreme Court ruling The outcome of a forthcoming Alabama Supreme Court case will impact every infrastructure project in the state. Bill BrittJuly 31, 2023
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces more local road projects $2.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. StaffJuly 12, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama set to receive $1.4 billion to expand access to broadband “My priority is for Alabama to gain full ability to be connected to high-speed internet,” said Governor Ivey. StaffJune 27, 2023
Infrastructure Opinion | Federal permitting reform needed to spur economic growth in Alabama Overbearing government regulations are holding back Alabama businesses and economic development efforts throughout the state. Rep. Kerry UnderwoodJune 26, 2023