The widening of AL-53 north of Huntsville has been on the books for some two decades. Now, there is hope that some progress can be made on this project.
A December 3 bid sheet announced that Reed Contracting of Huntsville had the low big on a contract to widen 4.6 miles of AL-53 between Jeff Road and AL-255 (Research Park Blvd.). Recently, the Huntsville Times stated that Reed would begin construction starting March 7. Reed is already working a number of other big projects in the area, including the widening of the freeway portion of Research Park Blvd. in the same vicinity.
Eventually, the state plans to widen AL-53 to four or five lanes from Huntsville to the Tennessee state line. However, progress has been impeded by funding shortfalls and, more recently, lawsuits. A right-of-way dispute over property near Burwell Rd. has further delayed the widening, and ALDOT is currently in court to resolve the issue. (link)
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