On Thursday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the allocation of more than $40 million in state transportation funding to support road and bridge projects across Alabama. The funding, part of the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II), will benefit 24 selected projects.
The ATRIP-II program, established by the Rebuild Alabama Act of 2019, allocates a minimum of $30 million annually from the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) share of new gas tax revenue for transportation projects of local interest on state-maintained highways.
The purpose of ATRIP-II is to rehabilitate and improve Alabama’s transportation infrastructure by addressing critical needs. Projects include enhancements to state-maintained highways and local roads and bridges essential to those projects.
The program emphasizes public safety, economic growth and the stability of Alabama’s transportation network. By funding infrastructure improvements, ATRIP-II aims to foster a safer and more efficient system of roads and bridges, supporting both residents and the state’s economy.
Of the selected projects, 13 include contributions of more than $16 million in local funds, though the program does not require matching funds from local governments.
“Rebuild Alabama has helped make us stronger as we have broken ground on hundreds of road and bridge projects across the state,” said Gov. Ivey, in a statement. “We have projects improving Alabama in all 67 counties, but our job is not finished, and we are not slowing down now.”
Projects are expected to be under contract during the 2025 fiscal year, with all projects required to advance within two years of receiving funds.
The projects selected were determined by the ATRIP-II Committee, which is responsible for evaluating and approving proposals.
Source: Calhoun Journal, WAFF.com
