New Aldridge Creek railroad bridge funding approved by City Council

596184605 1518758959828465 7778696168532521852 n — The HMCRA and the City of Huntsville have agreed on funding for a railroad project. (City of Huntsville)

The City of Huntsville entered into a funding agreement with the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority (HMCRA) to assist in replacement of the Aldridge Creek railroad bridge.

The project also includes other upgrades along the railroad. Here’s more:

City to contribute $800k to the railroad project

City Hall — The Huntsville City Council is contributing $800,000 to the project. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

The Aldridge Creek Bridge, connecting Green Cove Road and Hobbs Island Road, collapsed in July. The city is contributing $800,000 to the project with the total cost of the project being $6.3 million.

Remaining funds will be paid for by:

HMCRA
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
2022 Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant.

The HMCRA was previously awarded the CRISI grant from the Federal Railroad Authority for $3,467,110 to assist in providing safety, efficiency and capacity improvement to the existing railway owned by the HMCRA.

In addition to the replacement bridge, the improvements include: