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ALDOT’s Stormwater Approach Featured in Naturalist Book
UAB Marine and Polar Biology professor Dr. James McClintock has recently published a book highlighting environmental threats to some of his favorite fishing spots and species. In A Naturalist Goes Fishing he discusses environmental problems and consequences, and also...
Study Explores Benefits of Northern Beltline Project
New study explores benefits of Northern Beltline project From Birmingham Business Journal A regional economic development agency has released a new study on the potential impacts for Birmingham’s Northern Beltline – a controversial project already under construction....
Engineers Working Along Northern Beltline Route
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 9, 2024 Birmingham, AL – Engineers and other representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be meeting with property owners along the route of the Northern Beltline connecting U.S. Highway 31 to...
Construction Updates
February 2017
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update APD-1602(551) PS 1175 SR-959 From SR79 to SR75 Pinson, AL ALDOT requested termination of General NPDES Permit ALR10AC66 on November 4, 2016. The termination was granted by ADEM effective November
October 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Culvert slopes west of SR79 remain stabilized with permanent vegetation, Rolled Erosion Control
September 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Culvert slopes west of SR79 remain stabilized with permanent vegetation, Rolled Erosion
September 2016
Birmingham Northern Beltline Community Outreach Group Meeting Notes
August 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Traffic remains re-routed over the western section of culvert, but will be
June 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Traffic remains re-routed over the completed section of new roadway. Section of
May 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. Traffic remains re-routed over the completed section of new roadway. Section of
April 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. State Troopers are patrolling area. Traffic remains re-routed over the completed section
March 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. State Troopers are patrolling area and issuing tickets. Traffic remains re-routed over
February 2016
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. State Troopers are patrolling area and issuing tickets. Traffic remains re-routed over
December 2015
December 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Traffic re-routed over the completed section of new roadway on December 11, 2015. Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45
November 2015
November 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Construction safety zone in effect along SR79. Speed limit reduced to 45 mph. State Troopers are patrolling area and issuing tickets. Section of culvert west
October 2015
October 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Section of culvert west of SR79 completed. Fill material completed over culvert for road bed. Slopes are stabilized with permanent seed, rolled erosion control products,
August 2015
August 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Culvert construction west of SR79 completed. Fill material being placed over culvert for road bed. Slopes are stabilized with permanent seed, Rolled Erosion Control Netting,
July 2015
July 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines and gas relocation work completed. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) completed near SR 79
June 2015
June 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines and gas relocation work ongoing. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) completed near SR 79
May 2015
May 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines and gas relocation work ongoing. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) ongoing near SR 79
April 2015
April 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines and gas relocation work ongoing. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) ongoing near SR 79
March 2015
March 30th, 2015
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines and gas relocation work ongoing. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) ongoing near SR 79
December 2014
December 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work related to fiber optic lines has delayed other utility relocation work. Jefferson County water line installation (under separate NPDES permit) ongoing near SR
November 2014
November 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility work regarding repositioning of AT&T fiber optic lines remains un-resolved. Gas utility relocation work ceased due to AT&T fiber optic delay. Jefferson County water
October 2014
October 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79) Utility delay regarding repositioning of AT&T fiber optic lines. Utilities working on resolution but effect on project progress not known at this time. Gas utility
August and September 2014
September 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (SR 79)West End (SR 79) Cross drain pipe and culvert extensions on south end of SR 79 have been completed. Temporary Sediment Basins 31 and 32 (west
July 2014
July 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (Station 2137 at SR 79 to Station 2190) Gas utility contractor relocation work ongoing near SR 79 utilizing both open trench and directional bore methods of installation.
June 2014
June 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (Station 2137 at SR 79 to Station 2190) Gas utility relocation work ongoing near SR 79 utilizing both open trench and directional bore methods of installation. Utility
May 2014
May 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (Station 2137 at SR 79 to Station 2190) Gas utility contractor relocation work ongoing near SR 79 utilizing both open trench and directional bore methods of installation.
April 2014
April 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (Station 2137 at SR 79 to Station 2190) Gas utility contractor relocation work ongoing near SR 79 utilizing both open trench and directional bore methods of installation.
February thru March 2014
March 30th, 2014
Monthly Construction and Environmental Update West End (Station 2137 at SR 79 to Station 2190) Gas utility contractor began relocation work near SR 79 utilizing both open trench and trenchless methods of installation Utility