The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing to seek public input on proposed safety improvements along U.S. 72 East in Madison County, with comments accepted through Wednesday, April 8.
The project covers a roughly six-mile stretch of highway from Huntsville, Alabama near Shields Road to Brock Road and targets one of the region’s busiest corridors.
Transportation officials say the segment includes 15 intersections with named roads, along with numerous driveways and business access points. The proposed plan focuses on modifying intersections, median crossovers and access points to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes.
Among the proposed changes:
- At Campbell Road, construction of a right turn lane and closure of left-out movements
- At Old Gurley Road, a new right turn lane and conversion to right-in, right-out only access
- At Wall Road’s west intersection, conversion to right-in only
- At Wall Cutoff Road, construction of a left turn lane and closure of left-out
- At Parton Road, closure of the intersection with a new cul-de-sac and connector to Jordan Road
- At Dug Hill Road, addition of an eastbound right turn lane and extension of the westbound left turn lane
- At Wall Road’s east intersection, realignment, a new right turn lane, conversion to right-in, right-out access and installation of a multi-use path crossing
- At Lawler Drive, conversion to right-in, right-out only
- At Brock Road, closure of left-out movements
To maintain access along the corridor, ALDOT also proposes adding U-turn lanes and “loons,” which are widened paved areas along the shoulder that allow large vehicles to safely complete U-turns.
Officials say the changes are designed to balance safety with accessibility along a heavily traveled route that serves commuters, businesses and regional traffic.
Residents can review maps, preliminary designs and potential right-of-way impacts and submit feedback through ALDOT’s online public involvement portal. You can take part in public involvement online at aldotinvolved.com.
All comments must be submitted by April 8 and will be used to help finalize the project’s design.
