Infrastructure — Page 3

GUNTERSVILLE — Contractors are beginning two resurfacing projects near Guntersville, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. Weather permitting this week, Vulcan Materials will start resurfacing about seven miles of U.S. […]

ARDMORE — Gov. Kay Ivey today launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight a project to improve the intersection of Alabama Highway 53 […]

ARDMORE — Recognized for the overhaul of its sewer system serving Alabama and Tennessee residents, the town of Ardmore was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA’s George […]

FAIRVIEW – In a few months, Fairview residents will be able to “go back, back, back to Jack, Jack, Jack’s for more, more, more!” Thanks to a $144,500 grant, sewer […]

MOBILE – Alabama’s inland waterways deliver coal, steel, wood pellets, ag products, petroleum and chemical products to ports up and down the state. And, according to a study, the waterways […]

GUNTERSVILLE — The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit brought together more than 250 representatives from state agencies, nonprofits, local governments and the private sector to showcase Alabama’s leadership in outdoor recreation.   […]

MONTGOMERY — The city of Scottsboro has received help to alleviate a downtown flooding problem, thanks to a federal grant. A $600,000 Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need grant will […]

MONTGOMERY — To increase shipping on the Tennessee River, particularly in northwest Alabama, a nearly $1 million federal grant will be used to renovate part of the Florence-Lauderdale Port Authority […]

FORT PAYNE – The Tennessee Valley Authority is making significant investments to power the region’s growth, building generation across its seven-state service territory and working with partners to deliver affordable, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Imagine stepping onto a thriving urban greenway, the path stretching ahead lined with trees and native plants. It’s a peaceful escape from the city streets, with wide paths […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Limestone County grows and the city of Huntsville expands, Limestone County Economic Development Association President & CEO Bethany Shockney said communication is key to collaboration. “These kind […]

MONTGOMERY — EasyStreet Systems, a provider of composite smart pole solutions, has been given the go-ahead from the Alabama Department of Transportation for its direct-bury composite poles in clear zones. […]

When a landslide destroyed part of U.S. 231 in 2020, ALDOT’s solution was to construct bridges across the unstable area. In this photo from July 2020, contractor Brasfield & Gorrie […]

MONTGOMERY — A long-time health issue plaguing Town Creek will be rectified thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. Town leaders said faulty sewer lines are causing sewage to […]

WASHINGTON – Several Alabama projects, including the Wilson Lock and Dam, will soon see improvements in the recently passed bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for […]

FORT PAYNE — Vulcan Materials, Asphalt and Construction is the apparent low bidder for a major highway reconstruction project in northeast Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. Vulcan’s low […]

HUNTSVILLE — A new road expansion project will provide Redstone Arsenal employees with a faster option to get on base in the mornings. The Resolute Way Interchange will specifically help […]

HUNTSVILLE – A task force has been created to develop a forward-looking approach to energy planning in Huntsville.  Wes Kelley, CEO of Huntsville Utilities, sat down with 256 Today to […]

MONTGOMERY – A deteriorating sewer line that serves homes, businesses and industries in Scottsboro will soon be replaced, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. A $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]

HUNTSVILLE — As motorists take the Madison Boulevard exit on I-565 from the east, a sea of red lights appears. Sometimes the traffic is backed up through the Governors West […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Wilson Dam on the Tennessee River is set to receive some critical upgrades thanks to a $430 million grant from the Department of Energy. The funding, according […]

WASHINGTON — Showing a united front, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt led the full Alabama congressional delegation expressing concerns about major lock failures on vital waterways in Alabama including the Demopolis, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon delivered some welcome news about the county’s roads during his State of the County address  Wednesday. Speaking at the Von Braun Civic […]