$10.4 million traffic study now in the works for busy bridge in Decatur

US 31 Bridge Lighting Decatur scaled 1 — The Capt. William J. Hudson “Steamboat Bill” Memorial Bridge has been the source of traffic issues in recent years. (ALDOT)

The Alabama Department of Transportation will soon begin a study to ease traffic on the busy Capt. William J. Hudson “Steamboat Bill” Memorial Bridge that joins Madison County with Decatur.

A $10.4 million study is in the works that—among other solutions—could widen Highway 20 to six lanes.

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What will ALDOT study regarding the bridge traffic?

US 31 Causeway Lighting Decatur 2048x1348 1 — ALDOT is studying how to ease traffic on the “Steamboat Bill” bridge. (ALDOT)

Funds for the study will come from ALDOT ($7.4 million) and federal funds totaling $3 million. Among the possible solutions the study will cover include perhaps expanding Highway 20 to six lanes and building an overpass at Highway 31.

The study is part of Decatur’s broader Metropolitan Planning Organization plan, which is currently in its review period through August 7.

Decatur residents can weigh in on the plan HERE.

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