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Bloviator uses old racist meme in fight over I-10 toll bridge

State Auditor Jim Zeigler is a bloviating prevaricator who has placed himself at the center of the fight to block the proposed I-10 toll bridge connecting Baldwin and Mobile counties. Recently, Zeigler sought to cast Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper in a negative light by comparing him to former Gov. George Wallace. “[I]t … Continued

Bill Britt

August 13, 2019

Ivey: Revitalizing state’s infrastructure critical to moving forward

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao officially announced that Alabama has been selected for two Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants totaling close to $132 million. USDOT Secretary Elaine Chao and the USDO announced a wave of grant awards Thursday. Alabama received two allocated $6.87 million for an infrastructure project in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 26, 2019

Lambert says of toll bridge: “If you can’t pay for it, don’t build it”

Congressional candidate Wes Lambert is calling on the state not to build the Mobile River Bridge if it is to be paid for by tolling the people of Alabama who use I-10. “This latest bridge issue is a perfect example of why I’m running for Congress,” Lambert said. “It makes me sick to watch my … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 23, 2019

Jones, GOP Senate candidates oppose the Mobile River toll bridge

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and the Republicans running to unseat him all announced Wednesday their opposition to a plan that the Alabama Department of Transportation is pushing to charge the public tolls in order to use the new I-10 Mobile Bay bridge. Jones told the Alabama Political Reporter that ALDOT should not place this … Continued

Brandon Moseley

July 18, 2019

Court records raise troubling questions about $87 million coastal bridge project

A nearly $100 million taxpayer-funded bridge project connecting the Foley Beach Express to Alabama’s beach destinations landed the state’s top transportation officials in court last week. A lawsuit filed by privately owned Baldwin County Bridge Company and Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner Teddy J. Faust led to a court appearance by the Alabama Department of Transportation … Continued

Bill Britt

May 2, 2018

ALDOT fining contractor $500,000 a day for malfunction junction shutdown

I-59/20 Southbound remains closed today after safety concerns associated with the bridge construction forced the Alabama Department of Transportation to shut down the heavily traveled road in the middle of the City of Birmingham. Motorists are advised to stay out of the area if at all possible. On Tuesday, ALDOT announced: “I-59 southbound at I-65 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 11, 2018

ALDOT Unveils Details of Modest Plan to Improve Traffic Flow on HWY 280

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) officials held a public meeting at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center near the Shelby-Jefferson County line to build public support for their plans to improve traffic flow on US Highway 280, which connects much of Shelby County with the City of Birmingham. ‘The Alabama … Continued

Brandon Moseley

November 20, 2012