Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
City moves forward with Phase I of Old Big Cove Road improvement project
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The City of Huntsville last week took another step forward on its Old Big Cove Road improvement project, entering in to an engineering contract for the widening of the road–the first phase of a broader project.
Here’s what we know:
Phase I of Old Big Cove Road improvement project
Thursday, the City entered into an engineering contract for the widening of Old Big Cove Road with Barge Design Services, for the continued improvements along the Old Big Cove Road corridor.
The contract includes civil engineering design services consisting of roadway improvements for approximately 1.6 miles between Sutton Road and Claudia Drive consisting of a 5-lane curb and gutter roadway to include sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting.
The improvements will enhance connectivity between residential developments and surrounding parks and trails. Expanding Old Big Cove Road to five lanes will reduce traffic delays, increase safety, prepare the area for future growth and encourage alternatives modes of transportation.
What’s next for the project
The City approved a $24.7 million agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utilities and construction for approximately 1.5 miles on Old Big Cove Road from Claudia Drive to Taylor Road.
The City will provide $4.94 million for the project as part of the agreement with dedicated funds from the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to start the project.
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