Bridges battle continues: Fate of ALDOT’s constitutional authority hangs in the balance
The lawsuit surrounds the state's effort to build a free-access bridge to connect Alabama's beach cities.
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Montgomery judge blocks new state bridge, but appeal looms
ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction.
Garlan Gudger commends road and bridge project funding
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced more than $40 million in state transportation funding.
Governor announces $1.5 million for local road, bridge projects
Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced $1.5 million in state funding being awarded to cities and counties for various local road and bridge projects. The funding comes in the final award cycle during the inaugural year of the Annual Grant Program, a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama … Continued
September 10, 2020
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See recent postsI-10 bridge turns into unprincipled political theater
The I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project began as an economic growth issue but has turned into unprincipled political theater. Just a few months ago, the Alabama State Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation that allowed for the tolling of the proposed bridge to connect Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Two bills enabled the toll bridge — … Continued
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See recent postsMobile River Bridge and Bayway Project: The cost of doing nothing is too high
For the past 25 years, serious efforts have been underway to design and eventually build a new bridge along Interstate 10 that runs through Mobile and Baldwin counties. Once completed, this bridge would relieve the growing congestion along this busy corridor that runs from Florida to California. Building a bridge over a major shipping channel … Continued
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See recent postsThe Phenix City story
There are very few Alabamians left who remember the 1950’s story of Phenix City, Alabama. After World War II, a good many of the military soldiers, enlisted men, stayed on for a while. A host of them were stationed at Ft. Benning in Columbus, Georgia. As many of you know, Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, … Continued
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See recent postsRobbing Peter to pay Paul
One of the problems exposed during the gas tax debate was the fact that $63 million a year gets diverted out of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s road and bridge funding to pay for state troopers and the court system. The logic (if you can call it that) for this transfer of funds is that … Continued
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See recent postsA legacy of compassion
I am in no way opposed to Gov. Kay Ivey’s gas tax hike for bridge and road infrastructure. It’s been a long time since the gas tax was raised, and during all that time, Alabama’s roads and bridges have not been repairing themselves. I’m all in. But that is not the legacy Ivey should want … Continued
Lawmaker files bill to re-up Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee
An Alabama lawmaker filed a bill Monday to reorganize the Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee. The committee reviews the long-term plans and budget for the Alabama Department of Transportation. Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, Monday filed a bill to authorize the reorganization of the committee. “There has been much discussion about the upcoming session and, specifically, funding … Continued