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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is lauding the passage of a bill that secures needed money for infrastructure projects in north Alabama. Strong, a member of the Appropriations Committee and […]

PRICEVILLE — ALDOT advises motorists to expect delays for asphalt patching on I-65 between Priceville and Hartselle on additional days this week. Rogers Group, the contractor on the $16.5 million […]

COLLINSVILLE — Motorists on I-59 in northern Etowah County and southern DeKalb County will face a detour of nearly 20 miles Friday. The Alabama Department of Transportation announced 17 miles […]

FLORENCE — There’s good news for drivers along Mitchell Boulevard and Alabama Highway 20 in Florence. A longer, taller and wider Mitchell Boulevard bridge is coming. ALDOT opened bids to […]

FORT PAYNE — A project to replace and rehabilitate part the aging southbound roadway on I-59 in DeKalb County will begin in a few months. The Alabama Department of Transportation […]

RED BAY — The new Alabama Highway 247 bridge over Little Bear Creek northeast of Red Bay in Franklin County opened to traffic Monday. Riley Bridge Co. substantially completed the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The daily traffic backup at the I-565 and Research Park Boulevard interchange will be history, eventually, following action Thursday by the Huntsville City Council. The city entered into […]

WASHINGTON — Reflecting on his background as a county commissioner, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has secured more than $6.2 million in federal funding for key infrastructure projects in rural North […]

ATHENS — Rain delays affect sports and other events. They also affect road work and that’s what the Alabama Department of Transportation had to deal with in Athens last week. […]

ATHENS — Drainage work at a main intersection Athens will affect motorists on U.S. 31, Elm Street and I-65 today, the Alabama Department of Transportation said. ALDOT crews are making […]

RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County motorists could see some traffic delays on U.S. 43 south of Russellville. ALDOT said crews will begin repairs today for another section of the deck of […]

MONTGOMERY — Fort Payne residents and businesses on the east side of I-59 will see improved water service and supply thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Gov. […]

HAMILTON – 100,000 people: The number of residents in rural Northwest Alabama who will gain improved access to the information superhighway. $145 million: The investment by the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative […]

LEIGHTON — After years of dealing with water issues that affected the town’s fire hydrants, Leighton officials will finally be able to upgrade the water system, thanks to a grant […]

MOBILE – A ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Mobile will have an effect on the economic future more than 300 miles north in the Tennessee Valley. The ceremony marked the completion […]

NORTH COURTLAND — A project to help provide job opportunities in the solar energy industry in northwest Alabama will be kicked off this week, according to the Alabama Department of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Residents will soon be driving on smoother Huntsville city streets. The City Council approved three contracts for roadwork projects in the fourth phase of the 2025 fiscal year […]

HUNTSVILLE — By the end of the year, a major redevelopment project that will change the city’s landscape and skyline will be underway. A major step toward that was taken […]

HUNTSVILLE – In a move to upgrade the technology while offering safety in extreme weather, Huntsville Utilities cut the ribbon Tuesday for a state-of-the-art systems operations center. The center is […]

ROGERSVILLE — A project to refurbish the Wheeler Dam bridge deck will impact traffic in the area, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced. The work is expected to start Oct. 19 […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Work to improve safety on Alabama Highway 20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County will begin next week. ALDOT advises motorists to expect daily single-lane closures on […]

RUSSELLVILLE — A resurfacing project in Russellville is underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The $3 million project to resurface Alabama Highway 24 in the Russellville area of Franklin […]

FLORENCE – Pine Street, a main thoroughfare through the University of North Alabama campus, will soon see some safety and accessibility improvements.  The university and the City of Florence were awarded […]

HUNTSVILLE — Norfolk Southern Railroad has scheduled several railroad crossing repairs to start this week across Madison County. The repairs will require roads to be closed to through traffic, but […]

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