$2.6 billion awarded to transportation in Alabama since federal infrastructure deal signed

Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed in November 2021, $3.2 billion have been awarded to more than 200 Alabama infrastructure projects. $2.6 billion have been announced for transportation projects for roads, bridges, public transit, ports, and airports, according to a report released by the White House.

A 2022 infrastructure report from the Alabama Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a C- for its roads and C + for bridges. Raods showed some improvement since 2015 when the last report was released, however, congestion was identified as a growing issue, and "congestion-related delays and traffic crashes are costing state residents $5.3 billion per year."

According to data about funding from the infrastructure law, more than 30 federal fund allocations were awarded for transportation-related projects in Jefferson County since the infrastructure deal was put into action.

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The largest was $76 million awarded to ALDOT for reconstruction and lane additions on I-59 from I-459 to Chalkville Mountain Road and I-459 from just south of U.S. 11 to I-59.

In Tuscaloosa County, $56 million was awarded to add lanes on U.S. Highway 11 from Daimler Benz Boulevard to the intersection of State Route 5.

Various projects received funding in many Central Alabama counties. Millions of dollars were granted for road resurfacing, surface treatment, and striping in Shelby, Cullman, Etowah, and Calhoun counties.

Alabama is expected to receive $5.8 billion in federal funding for highways and bridges over 5 years.

$76.4 million has been announced for improvements to public transportation across the state in fiscal years 2022 and 2022. $21.5 million was also awarded for low and no-emissions buses. The University of Alabama received $7.8 million and the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority got $13.6 million for low or no-emission public transportation.

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Increasing the electric vehicle infrastructure across the country is another focal point. In Alabama, $28.6 million in federal funding has been allocated in 2022 and 2023 for EV charging stations.

Airports across the state received $83.2 million and port projects were awarded $78.7 million.