Aderholt secures $56M in community projects for district; await final passage

WASHINGTON – Community projects ranging from Rainsville to Lauderdale County to Tuscaloosa to Guntersville may soon see the light of day, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt.

Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said he has secured more than $56 million in federal funding for community and transportation projects across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.

While the projects have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee, they have not yet been signed into law and will continue through the full legislative process before receiving final approval, he said. “I am committed to seeing these priorities through as the FY26 process moves forward.”

“These projects are about strengthening our infrastructure, supporting our rural communities, and investing in the future of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Aderholt. “From modernizing transportation, to expanding healthcare access, from boosting workforce training to enhancing economic development, these investments will directly benefit the people who call our communities home.”

Community project funding requests 

• Albertville Regional Airport Expansion – $5,000,000
  Expands airport capacity to boost corporate investment, tourism, and regional economic growth.
• Career and Technical Education Center Equipment (Walker Area Community Foundation, Jasper) – $1.1 million
  Purchases equipment for welding, automotive, diesel, construction, engineering, and other technical training labs to prepare students for high-demand careers and strengthen the local workforce. 
• Hanceville Affordable Housing (Wallace State Community College) – $2.54 million
  Constructs 10 micro homes with an integrated childcare center and tornado shelter to provide affordable housing and support services for disadvantaged student families. 
• Health Clinic in Fayette (Fayette Medical Center) – $5,551,812
  Builds a new 22,219-square-foot rural health clinic offering comprehensive primary care, chronic care management, and mental health services for underserved communities. 
• I-22 Connector Feasibility Studies (Winston and Franklin counties) – $5 million
  Studies to create a north-south corridor linking Florence/Muscle Shoals to I-22, improving safety and economic opportunities. 
• Lauderdale County Agriculture Multipurpose Complex (Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority) – $1.5 million
  Creates a public facility to expand agricultural education, workforce training, and economic development opportunities in the region. 
• Medical Equipment at UAB St. Vincent’s Blount (Oneonta) – $1 millioin
  Purchases a new CT scanner to replace outdated equipment, ensuring faster, higher-quality diagnostics for patients. 
• Medical Equipment for Hospital in Winfield (Northwest Regional Health) – $1,147,500
  Replaces an end-of-life MRI machine to enhance diagnostic imaging capabilities and keep rural patients close to home for care. 
• Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School Equipment – $273,188
  Upgrades simulation labs for nursing and medical assisting programs to address critical healthcare staffing shortages in the region. 
• Sanitary Sewer Service Implementation and Septic System Elimination (Guntersville) – $2,174,898
  Eliminates failing septic tanks near Lake Guntersville to prevent environmental contamination and improve water quality. 
• Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement – $437,500
  Purchases additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment to prepare students for careers in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and automotive industries. 
• Tuscaloosa National Airport Terminal Improvements – $8.5 million
  Replaces the outdated terminal to meet current and future operational needs. 
• U.S. 278/Alabama Highway 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement (Cullman) – $13,500,000 Replaces an 82-year-old bridge rated “high priority” for replacement, enhancing safety and traffic flow. 
• Waterloo Bridge Replacement (Lauderdale County) – $7 million
  Replaces a weight-restricted, one-lane bridge, improving commerce and transportation access. 
• Winston County Road 57 and 61 Resurfacing – $1,553,000
  Resurfaces key county roads for safer access to the Bankhead National Forest.

“I have long said that I want to make sure the people of the Fourth District get a fair share of the money they send to Washington in federal taxes, and these projects are a clear example of that commitment in action,” Aderholt said.