New improvements coming to Slaughter Road
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Road work and street/sidewalk improvements have been at the forefront of requests from Huntsville residents to City officials, and some residents received good news his week, the City of Huntsville announced plans for improvements to Slaughter Road in the coming weeks.
Here’s what to know:
Improvements to Slaughter Road in Huntsville
In a project led by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the City of Huntsville entered into a $5.375 million funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to begin work on the intersection at Madison Boulevard and Slaughter Road.
The funding will evaluate the need for additional turn lanes and signal improvements at the intersection to minimize traffic backup.
“Improving the Slaughter Road intersection at Madison Boulevard will impact the lives of District 5 residents in a positive way. Making this intersection safer and more efficient is a project I’m proud to support.”
John Meredith, Huntsville City Council President
The MPO is covering 80% of the cost ($4.3 million) and the City is funding 20% ($1.075 million).
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