About the Project
Project RACRNH-RACRIM-I059(429) is located on I-59 in Trussville from the I-459 interchange to Chalkville Mountain Road (CR-10). It begins west of I-459 near Edwards Lake Road and ends north of CR-10, with an overall distance of approximately 4 miles.
The existing roadway in this area was constructed and opened to traffic in the mid-1970s. It has a concrete substructure that has been overlaid with asphalt several times. The condition of the approximately 50-year-old substructure is beyond repair and requires total reconstruction.
The purpose of this project is to replace a deteriorating roadway and provide much-needed additional capacity. The existing roadway will be reconstructed – both northbound and southbound lanes – incorporating an additional lane in each direction widened in median. Slab repair on I-459 from the junction to Exit 32 (US 11) and bridge deck replacements on I-59 over Edwards Lake Road will also be included.
Construction will be staged with varying lane closures and contraflow conditions.
Latest News
Public input session held in Trussville
WIAT, 03/24/22: Dozens of neighbors came to the Trussville Civic Center Thursday to learn more about impacts from the upcoming construction work to widen I-59. The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to add a travel lane to the heavily used portion of I-59...
I-59 set for expansion near Trussville
WBRC, 01/12/22: Governor Ivey announced a huge piece of road work in her State of the State address Tuesday evening. In late spring, ALDOT crews will be putting out contracts for construction and soon after crews will work towards widening I-59 from the I-459 junction...
Gov. Kay Ivey announces I-59 in Trussville to be widened
Bham Now, 01/12/22: Great news, Jefferson County drivers! Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the I-59 from Chalkville Mountain Road to I-459 is getting expanded to six lanes in a new major project. Keep reading for what we know about this exciting announcement...