HUNTSVILLE – A street in an east Huntsville neighborhood will be safer for motorists and pedestrians, thanks to a new project.
Pratt Avenue in Huntsville will see significant landscaping and sidewalk upgrades as part of an upcoming streetscape improvement project. The cost is estimated at $1 million, with federal funds comprising 80% and a 20% local match, the city said.
City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle at Thursday’s council meeting to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program project.
The work is limited to 1,200 feet along Pratt Avenue between Grayson Street and Maysville Road, the city said. Specific improvements include resurfacing Pratt from Grayson to Russell, as well as extending a landscaped median, new curb and gutter, sidewalks with accessible ramps and drainage improvements.
Director of Engineering Kathy Martin said the landscaped medians and islands will provide additional traffic calming measures and make on-street parking more visible. The project also includes Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk crossings.
“Overall, the project will provide safety and aesthetics improvements for all modes of transportation as residents, commuters and visitors travel through this historic corridor connecting downtown Huntsville to Monte Sano State Park,” Martin said.
Design on the project is 60% complete, with work set to begin this fall, weather permitting, the city said.
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