Published on April 24, 2017

SUMMARY

This project includes adding two additional lanes in the center along SR 255 between US Hwy 72 and Old Madison Pike. The project will include a new bridge at Old Madison Pike to include 10 feet of multi-use paths on each side to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists and will include a new bridge along the Bradford Drive northbound on-ramp along SR 255.

The project will be constructed in two phases:

Phase I: Additional lanes added in the median.

Phase II: Old Madison Pike bridge replacement and the remainder of improved access.

All work on this project is anticipated to be completed by late 2021 due to the staggered construction timelines of the project.

STATUS

Construction began January 2020. The contractor has resurfaced the outer lanes to shift traffic while they continue to work in the median of Research Park Boulevard. Two lanes in each direction (4-lanes) on SR 255 will remain open daily between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the additional lane construction on SR 255 anticipated to last 12-months.The contractor is currently 70% complete with the roadwork along SR 255 and is paving two lanes in the center. Crews will install a new concrete barrier wall in the center, then complete the final asphalt layer late 2020. The Bradford Drive northbound ramp bridge is approx. 90% complete on the north end of the project.

The Old Madison Pike bridge will consist of new wider travel lanes, 10-foot wide multiuse paths on each side, and decorative rails and lighting. The contractor continues to stage construct the Old Madison Pike bridge which is approximately 40% complete while traffic continues to have one lane in each direction while under construction. The north half has been demolished and new girders have been set over the roadway. The north half of the new bridge is scheduled to be assembled by late 2020. Then two lanes will be shifted to the new bridge (north side) to begin demolition and reconstruction of the south half. All work on this project is anticipated to be completed by late 2021 due to the staggered construction timelines associated with the bridge schedule.

Please see downloads for additional information for Redstone Arsenal/Cummings Research Park commuters and for Sherwood Park and Calhoun College commuters.

Updated August 11, 2020



COST & FUNDING

Estimated Cost: $23.5 million

Contractor: Reed Contracting

Source of Funding: Local & State – Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)

PROJECT PHOTOS

Updated August 11, 2020

