Alabama's Department of Transportation resumes work on the $3.2bn Northern Beltline project, a 52-mile highway connecting US 31 to Interstate 59.

Alabama's Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has resumed work on the Northern Beltline project, a 52-mile highway estimated to cost $3.2bn. Construction in Pinson, Alabama aims to connect US 31 to Interstate 59, and is expected to take 2.5 years, with no current expected traffic delays or lane closures. The project has received $519m in federal funding, with concerns over its impact on wetlands and tributaries. ALDOT will hold a design hearing on August 27 to discuss environmental concerns.

August 08, 2024
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