Infrastructure Alabama roads ranked 2nd nationwide amid debate over truck weight limits Despite remarkable progress, challenges loom in the form of SB110 and HB204, which would increase weight limits for log trucks. Bill BrittMarch 12, 2025
Infrastructure Ivey announces grants to expand electric vehicle charging The grants, aimed to bolster the convenience for EV motorists, will facilitate the installation of new charging stations at 44 locations. Bill BrittNovember 6, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Infrastructure Governor announces more local road projects funded by Rebuild Alabama With this round, more than $141 million in state transportation funding has been awarded through the local grant programs. StaffSeptember 29, 2023
Infrastructure Reed announces update on Wallace Ferry/Blackburn Road improvement In recent years, the access road to the Shoal Creek Mine has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer passable and safe... StaffSeptember 27, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $23.8 million from infrastructure law will address blocked rail crossings Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge. Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey on West Alabama Highway: “I’m the governor of all the people” "That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Infrastructure Sen. Britt on I-65 widening vs. West Alabama Highway: Why not both? Growing up in a rural community, Britt said it is important to provide critical infrastructure to rural areas as well as making much-needed expansions... Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2023
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