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Old Big Cove Road design contract now approved by City Council
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The Huntsville City Council has approved an engineering design contract for the second phase of improvements to Old Big Cove Road, which includes work on 1.6 miles of Old Big Cove Road between Taylor Road and Claudia Drive.
The improvements on the road will include additional lanes with curb and gutter as well as sidewalks, bike lanes and streetlights.
Federal funds will cover 80 percent of the $1,181,982 engineering design contract with the City funding the remaining 20 percent.
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What to know about the project on Old Big Cove Road
Last fall, the City Council 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.
According to a statement from the City of Huntsville, 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 alternative modes of transportation.”
Statement from the City of Huntsville
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