AL.com - Tue March 23, 2021
In West Alabama, 'Skepticism' Turns Into 'Optimism' for a New U.S. 43
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's announcement in February that U.S. Highway 43 would be widened from Thomasville to Tuscaloosa brought back long-ago memories for Cindy Neilson. Neilson was a Marengo County probate judge when she, along with former Linden Mayor Roy "Pat" Vice, often visited with former Alabama Gov....
Decatur Daily - Mon March 22, 2021
Alabama Hopes New Overpass Will Improve Safety Near Decatur
Construction of the $18.4 million Alabama Highway 20 overpass — meant to create a "New Decatur" in southern Limestone County and improve safety — officially began March 15, despite pending legal challenges....
Alabama AGC - Mon March 15, 2021
Rolin Construction Selection as 2021 AGC Diverse Business of the Year
The Associated General Contractors of America has selected Alabama AGC member Rolin Construction Inc. as the "2021 AGC Diverse Business of the Year" award winner. The award brings awareness to the value of a diverse workforce and inclusive environment....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 03, 2021
Longwall Expansion Under Way in Walker County
In Walker County, Ala., work is under way on the longwall expansion project of the Alabama Mining Academy at Bevill State Community College (BSCC). The existing mining building already has a working section that simulates coal extraction at the school's Sumiton campus, with the expansion designed to provide new, inexperienced miners a better understanding of longwall coal mining in the state....
CEG - Wed February 24, 2021
After Removing Flawed Arch, New Tuscaloosa Bridge May Finish This Summer
In the first half of February, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) closed portions of Tuscaloosa's McFarland Boulevard to allow for interstate bridge construction as part of a three-year-long, $83.4 million project....
Made in Alabama - Tue February 23, 2021
Construction Kicks Off on $775M Steelmaking Plant Near Mobile, Ala.
With a groundbreaking in late February, ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp. marked the official launch of a $775 million project to construct a massive new steelmaking facility at their AM/NS Calvert production site near Mobile, Ala....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu February 04, 2021
Iconic Bridge Project in Tuscaloosa Nears Finish
An $83.4 million project featuring an iconic cable-stay arch bridge is nearing completion in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the construction, which calls for additional lanes on Interstate 20/59, along with a single point urban interchange (SPUI) on McFarland Boulevard (U.S.-82) directly below the interstate....
Gadsden Times - Thu January 28, 2021
Construction of Alabama College Building Passes Halfway Point
Construction on Jacksonville State University's new School of Business and Industry building has passed the halfway point, according to a news release from the university, with an anticipated completion date of August of this year....
Shelby County Reporter - Wed January 27, 2021
Building to Start in February On New Alabaster, Ala., Police Station
Construction is almost under way for the new Alabaster Police Station in central Alabama. The new facility, which will be located on the corner of State Highway 119 and 11th Street Southwest in Alabaster, is slated to begin in early February, according to Chief of Police Curtis Rigney....
Daily Mountain Eagle - Tue January 26, 2021
Alabama City Hopes Work on State Highway Will Be Done in Mid-February
Jasper, Ala., city leaders provided an update Jan. 22 on the paving project along Alabama Highway 118. Officials from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) advised the city that the contractor, Dunn Construction, was scheduled to be back working that night....
